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DECEMBER, 1955

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G. J. McNAUGHT, D.S.O., E.D., M.A. First Assistant:

V. E. KERR, E.D., M.A.

MUSIC:

W. J. FORREST, L.T.C.L. (Resident). VISITING: MR . C. CAMPBELL, L.R.S.M., L.T.C .L. MRS. J. W. T. MURPHY, L.T.C.L. HEADMASTER'S SECREiARY:

MRS. D. WELLS. Assistant Masters:

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MI SS R. C. GOODRICK. SCHOOL CHAPLAINS:

ANGLICAN : THE REV. CANON W. E. W. HURST. PRESBYTERIAN: THE REV. S. C. READ . ROMAN CATHOLIC : THE REV. FATHER J. B. DURHAM. METHODIST: THE REV. E. T. OLDS.

SC HO OL INSTITUTIONS Head Boy.- D. R. Wood . Head Day Boy. -J. K. Lay. School Prefe cts.-D . R. Wood (Head), G. L. Bailey, R. N. Burgess, F. L. Bygra ve, W. C. Colso n, R. 0. Davie s, M. G. Dento n, D. K. Derby, G. R. Jense n, J. K. Lay, R. A. Lewis , R. D. McCaw, A. R. Polett i, B. F. Samp son, J. R. Sheph erd, J. A. Simmons, T. Takai.

SCHOOL HOUSES CENTRAL HOUS E.-Ho usema ster: Mr. P. 0 . Veale. Assistants: Messrs. R.. w. Baunt on, R. E. R. Penne y. Prefec ts: J. K. Lay (Head}, G. L. Bailey, T. W. Boon, D. K. Derby, D. J. Dickinson, G. R. Fookes, G. R. Jense n, P. M. Trehey. House Colour: White. EAST HOUSE ..-Hou sema ster: Mr. W. G. Wilkie. Assist ants: Messrs. A. S. Atkm s, A. R. P. Eustace, l. B. Scales , R. S. Watso n, E. M. Meuli . Prefec ts: R. N. Burgess (Head), G. E. Brown , G. Clelan d C B Johns on, A. E. Locke, G. A. Neve. ' · · WEST HOUSE.-:-Housemaster: Mr. W. E. Alexa nder. Assistants: Messrs. R. J. Hor_rill, P. C. Hugg ett, E. R. McKe on, L. J. Slyfield, T. Swee ney, J. D. Mills, W. R. Hallib urton. Prefec ts: J. R. Sheph erd (Head) E. Corkill, R. A. Lewis, I. H. Rober tson, B. F. Samp son. Hous~ Colou r: Red and White.

COMMITTEES Athletic Comm ittee. -Mr. A. R. P. Eustac e (Chairman), Mr. D. D. Archi bald, R. N. Burge ss, F. L. Bygra ve, J . K. Lay, J. D. Leitch, R. D. McCaw, M. J . Morto n, J. R. Sheph erd. Book Depot and Class Set Libra ry.-M r. A. S. Atkins (Chairman), Mr. K. R. Austin , M. D. Walke r, M. L. Welli ngton . Cricket Comm ittee. -Mr. R. W. Baunt on (Chairman}, R. N. Burge ss, E. Corkill, C. W. Hamilton, B. A. Kohn , A. R. Polett i, T. Takai, D. R. Wood . Debat ing Comm ittee. -Mr. P. 0 . Veale (Chairman), F. L. Bygra ve, R. 0 . Davies, R. S. Garne r, P. M. Trehe y, M. D. Butler, B. F. Samp son. Footb all Comm ittee. -Mr. A. F. Gardi ner (Chairman), J. A. Simm ons (Secretary}, M. G. Denton , A. R. Hill , B. A. Kohn, J. K. Lay, R. A. Lewis, K. N. Price, T. Takai, D. R. Wood . 'Gram ophon e

Re<ord Library, School Projec tor and Board man, B. W. Lowrie, I. H. Serge ant.

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Hockey Comm ittee. -Mr. R. E. R. Penne y (Chairman), G. E. Brown , G. F. Hasza rd, J . R. Sheph erd.

COUNTRY HOUS E.-Ho usema ster: Mr. D. D. Archi bald. Assistant: Mr. T. ~ · H. Harris. Prefec ts: A. R. Poletti (Head}, S. H. Joe, K. N. Pnce, B. D. Smith, D. L. Whell er.

Loung e Comm ittee. -Mr. T. N. S. Watt (Chairman}, D. E. Waite r (Head }, J. M. Benne tt, D. Christie, E. D. Penny , B. Rumball, W. Rumball.

CARRINGTON HOUSE.-Ho usem aster: Mr. T. N. S. Watt. Assistant: Mr. D. G. Barton . Prefec ts: R. 0. Davies (Head), B. W. Lowrie, B. M. McC~IIum, M. J. Morto n, B. Rumb all, T. Takai, D. E. Waite r, R. H. Wall1s. House Colour: Royal Blue.

Maga zine Comm ittee. -Mr . W. E. Alexa nder (Chairman), Mr. W. R. Hallib urton, R. D. McCaw (Editor), J . J. Terris (Secre tary), D. R. Barker, R._ S. Garne r, B. M. McCallum, J. R. Sheph erd, M. D. Walke r.

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Swim ming Comm ittee. -Mr. D. D. Archi bald (Chai rman), T. W. Boon, M. D. Butler, B. W. Lowrie, J. R. Sheph erd, A. W. Smith, T. G. Somm erville , D. G. Swan .

HOUS E.-Ho usema ster: Mr. J. S. Hatherly. Prefec ts: F. L. P. H. Butchart, G. F. Hasza rd, B. A. Kohn, P. J. Miller, J. A. S1mmons, T. G. Somm erville , A. A. Tubm an, M. D. Walke r, D. S. White head. House Colou r: Red. PRIDHAM HOU SE.-H ousem aster: Mr. A. R. Lucas. Prefec ts: D. R. Wood (Head}, R. J. Alison , W. C. Colso n, R. S. Garne r, R. D. McCaw, D. G. Swan , E. T. Ward , J . R. Wood , D. F. Wrigh t. House Colou r· Green . · B~grave (Head)~

NIGE~en~~U~~~ad~~u;.e7,~st~:~ry~;; J~· D~· L~:;:,in~~· W~r;~ i~~.= ~~u~~ Colour: Ambe r. LIBRARY .PREFECTS.-Day Boy: l. H. Rober tson, M. H. Smith, K. S.·D. Austm , M. J. Esson, C. B. Johns on G. Clelan d G A E N J A T h 'll A M Q ' · ·. anna ' , . . . • . uin. Board ing: B, M. ' McCa llum, B. eve, W. Lown e, R. B. Kemp, F. P. Benne tt V. L. Gibbs I A H R L. J. Wood house . ' ' · · · oss,

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Tenn is.-M r. T. Swee ney (Chairman). Club Capta in: D. Wood . Secre tary: J. R. Wood . Treas urer: A. E. Locke. Comm ittee: R. B. Kemp, B. A. Kohn, T. Fa'asa lafa, G. RiChards, T. Takai, D. E. Waite r, R. H. Wallis .

Tennis Comm ittee. -Mr. E. R. McKe on (Chairman), W. C. Colson, B. F. Samp son, G. R. Jense n, J. D. Leitch , G. A. Neve, R. H. Wallis, D. S. White head, A. W. Smith.

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C COMPANY

Officer Commanding.-Majo r R. E. R. Penney, E.D. Adjutant.-Captain D. G. Barton . Battalion Sergeant-Major. -W.O.I G. R. Jensen. Orderly Room Staff.-Staff:Sergean t P. M. Trehey. E. D. Pe nny, J . H. Slee, R. Alison.

Corporals: B. A. Kohn,

Armoury.-Sergea nt G. Cleland, Corporals B. M. McCallum, W. Rumball, lance-Corporal A. E. locke. Range.-Sergeant R. B. Smith, Corporal M. S. Hutchings. BAND Drum-Major. -G. A. Neve. Sergeant.-J. S. Orams. Corporai.-K. S.路D. Austin . Lance-Corporai.-A. R. Hill. A COMPANY-SIGNAL S Officer Commanding.-lieut enant J. D. Mills. Second-in-Comman d.-2nd/ lieutenant W. R. Halliburton. Company Sergeant-Major.-W. O.II D. J . Dickinson. Company Quartermaster-Serg eant.-Staff-Sergean t f. H. Robertson. Staff-Sergeants.- R. N. Burgess, J . R. Shepherd. Sergeants.-B. F. Sampson, R. B. Neilson. Corporals.-W. T. Bussell, R. S. Garner, E. G. Jones, G. C. lee, E. T. Ward, B. D. Smith. Lance-Cor~orals.-J. W. ~oardman, B. M. Cannell, D. R. Denham, A. N. Foggm , B. W. lowne, G. M. Parker, A. M. Quin, T. Rudman.

A.T.C. Officer Commanding.-Fiigh t-lieutenant D. D. Archibald. Second-in-Comman d.-Fiight-lieutenant P. C. Huggett. Flight Sergeant.-D. K. Derby. Sergeants.-J. A. Tannahill , J. K. lay, D. l. Wheller, D. F. Wright. Corporals.-G. l. Bailey, M. D. Butler, D. S. Whitehead. B COMPANY

Officer Commanding.-lieu tenant A. F. Ga rdin e r. Officers.-lieutenan t J. J. Stewart (N.C.O.T.U.), Seco nd -li e ute nants E. M. Meuli, M. G. Macdonald. Company Sergeant-Major.-W.O. II R. D. McCaw. Company Quartermaster-Serg eant.-!. A. Ross. Sergeants.-G. R. Fookes, A. M. McKenzi e, A. W. Smith, N. G. Jonas. Lance-Sergeants.-J. A. Simmons, A. A. To mp kins, M. J. Morton . Corporals.-P. J . Komlos, G. Christie, T. F. Fookes, M. l. Wellington, W. H. Bygrave, W. D. Woodward, P. D. Ramsay. Lance-Corporals.-R . I. Butchart, P. A. Cattl e, D. W. Hinch , I. N. Stuck, H. K. Way .

D COMPANY Officer Commanding.-Fiigh t-lieutenant R. W. Baunton. Second-in-Comman d.-Second-lieutenan t T. E. Sanson. Company Sergeant路Majors.-W .O. II T. Takai, W.O . II J . R. Wood . Company Quartermaster-Serg eant.-G. F. Haszard. Staff-Sergeants.-P. J. Miller, R. A. Lewis, P. H. Butchart. Sergeants.-D. A. Tuckett, J. J. Terris. Lance-Sergeants.-R . W. Thompson, K. M. Comber. Corporals.-G. A. Hyde, T. C. Puke, l. C. Pui, R. H. Wallis. Lance-Corporals.-J. B. Chapman , P. W. Hambling , B. B. lash, R. J. O'Brien, W. I. Taylor. E COMPANY

Officer Commanding.-Lieu tenant T. Sweeney. Company Sergeant-Major.-W. O.II M. G. Denton. Company Quartermaster-Serg eant.-B. Rumball. Staff-Sergeants.-F. l. Bygrave, K. N. Price. Sergeants.-A. R. Poletti, C. W. Hamilton , I. E. Webster, E. Corkill , G. E. Brown. Corporals.-P. G. Robertson, M. J . Gardiner.

Officer Commanding.-Capt ain R. S. Watson. Officers.-Fiying-Off rcer K. R. Austin, 2nd/lieutenant A. R. P. Eustace. Company Sergeant-Major.-W.O.II D. R. Wood. Company Quartermaster路Serg eant.-D. G. Swan. Staff-Sergeant.-T. W. Boon. Sergeants.- W. C. Colson , J . D. leitch, T. Fa'asalafa, D. A. Christie, F. W. Worn, l. J. Ham. Corporals.-J. Erwin, F. P. Bennett, I. M. Foreman, M. N H f d R 1 Clark. . ar or ' . . Lance-Corporals.- F. R. Barrett, B. P. Boyle, I. D. lobb, D. G. Medway, P. B. Strombom.

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TARANAKIAN THE MAGAZINE OF THE NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER,

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1955

44. No.

EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP AND SCHOOL SPIRIT

HE success of the school depends firstly upon school spirit-the desire to do one's best for the school and secondly upon leadership. Leadership is itself very difficult to define but in relation to school spirit it could be the ability to develop and unify this desire so as to have the greatest and most forceful effect upon any activity.

Success, however, can be a danger to a school. There is a feeling that success gained is success retained. Success is not maintained h .y smugly and complacently riding its crest without making further efforts to conso lidate. Without effort, pride becomes static and without foundation and if a school becomes static it reaches a depth from which it is extremely difficult to climb. So to avoid this danger we cannot afford to allow our school to reach a static position. To maintain success we need not maintain prowess in the sporting field, we need not continually produce scholastic geniuses. We must always be conscious of a desire to improve the standard of activity and behaviour both indoors and out which is proof that the school is a healthy body of society both morally and physically. There is evidence, however, during the last few years, of an increase in a variety of slackness in behaviour by certain small sections of the school. This behaviour has taken the form of lounging about in the main street, being impertinent to elderly people, annoying women shoppers and showing a contempt for the dignity of the school as an institution by failing to dress in the standard school uniform when on activities connected with the school. This is evidence that in some respects at least

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EDITORIAL

we are a morally ~oor schc:ol. If "':e show a lack of interest in activities by ignori~g the ma1or sportmg funct1o~s we show tha t some of us at least are phys1cally degenerate. ?ur contmued successes as a school prove that as a whole we are n~1the~ physically nor morally degenerate but these small. groups are growm g 1n numbers and in their power to affect h I our reputation . They are dangerous to the honour 0 f th eb se 00 ' for though the criticisms of the public tend to be harsh th ey mus~ e_ respected, for the school relies on their goodwill. Th e leas; that we are an institution of which they can be p~:u~an o IS to show The alternative solutions to th e proble reduction of the leaving age has obvious m dare vague and abstract. The t~antage_~ fre e mg those who rebel against discipline to face the realities This easy method, however disregards th o b e_ o~tsl e world unprepared. the pre~aration of the individual for hi~ ~:'c ~nction_ of educationconstructive and realistic approach then is lea~e c~- '" soc,~ty: . Th e most are the basic values which a school can offer thrs .'P _a~d diSCiplme. These h e individual. Opportunities for developing qualities of lead ersh · w hile the discipline experienced is ! ear:h~ ~re for those with initiative, good and stable character-self-restraint and IC de~e!o~s the essence of a ~elf-d,sc,p hne. These qualities are invaluable to the individu al 'f h . '

. . leadership is not a placid interest in on ' e s surroundmgs. lt requires d . f) smcere activity to gain respect the placid attitude has tended tan d In uence. Over the last f ew years 1 school. There has been a not' ob I elvekop among a few seniors of the . f e ac of guidin · f) f ew, w h o tend to neglect the ICea g '" uence rom these f f f unc IOns o the school for purely personal interests. h . . When the pupil reaches the position f o sen ,onty e does not come f to a majestic Utopia but a pos't' h 'b'l' 1 1on o res p ons' ' lty w ere his personal f influence or even mere actions h him. If a boy is active and ha ve a :ro ound effec~ on those surrounding the junior cannot fail to foil ash~ eep personal mte rest in the school ' f The p f ow IS examp le . res 1ge o seniority f · Th IS a power which cannot be den· d on reaching seniority should th~~~ offereh ore ~he fifth _and sixth form e r tl' e misconception that he has reached a scholastic demi-paradise and school and fellow pupils. He should ~=a ~s: that . he _has _a duty to his th active 1n h1s own circles t . and if physically unable to take This is the type of leadership whp~r '"fl oth ers, h~ should support them. must work more by examp le tha ICb Unl les_ and directs school spirit. He Y coerc1on.

. High School is the per iod of transition b etween childhood and manhood. If d' lt covers the crucial period of characteristics bleakly exposed ~e · ISco~ery where the individual has his and for those with incentive and yd etxpenen~e. His qualities soon appear . 1 e ermmat1on there is a . · t m~ e o~portun1ty o gam expenence in leadership. Leadershi d d P o~s not requ~re h1gh ideals or outstanding talents but rathe r an un erstandmg of the individual, or '

So the functions of the senior boys in a school such as ours should be to use his seniority to enforce control and discipline but to use it with discretion. He should never be satisfied with the present condition of the school, but always seek for improvem e nts and in this respect be persistent but patient, but never domineering. Above all he should work for the school. School life is an invaluable experience as a preparation for the outside world, so he should use it. His example will be a guide and inspiration to others, unifying and strengthening the school in mind and spirit. A strong and co-ordinated school spirit is proof of a smoothly run and efficient institution and it is on this that we are judged. By maintaining and consolidating our school spirit the success and prestige of our school can be assured .

e a success in later society.

. . h The element which unifies a school i . s se oo l Sp lnt, or the com mon desire to make a personal b t But school spirit is ut coboperat,ve effort in the interests of the school. World e c_ompared with nationalism. o leaders have used this c ~~monh emot,lon to lead their na tions both to victory and destruction . h · ey ave a so used it to k · . ee~ t e1r nat1onal supremacy h1gh in the eyes of their nei hb 't lg our~. So too w1th school spirit, can leadership direct and guid the success and prestige of thee sc,ho:l.ong c annels which will maintain

the elements which are common to all. Leadership requires persistence, patience and discipline tempered by toleration. A middle way must be found among these elements. The completely tolerant shows that he is unable to exercise judgment, thus losing respect, while the total discip· linarian tends to be arrogant and dominating. Impatience shows that one is unable to appreciate the faults of others, or even in himself, while instability of ideals exposes a lack of clarity in thinking.

R. D. McCaw.

BREAKING - UP

CEREMONY

In order to accommodate the increasing numbers attending, the ceremony last year was held in the Opera House for the first time. lt was held on the afternoon of December 9th in the presence of a large crowd. Those on the platform were the Mayor of New Plymouth, Mr. E. 0 . E. Hill, and Mrs. Hill, Mr. E. P. Aderman, M.P., and Mrs. Aderman, and the Chairman of the Board, Mr. H. R. Billing, and Board members . The academic prizes were presented by· the guest speaker, Dr. G. A. Currie, Vice-Chancellor of the University of New Zealand, and other awards by Mrs. Currie. "This School has a good reputation-! hope those who are leaving regret the fact that they are not coming back," said Dr. Currie, in opening an address which was a brilliant blend of sage advice and spontaneovs humour. He understood that in the School were many sons of farmers. He hoped they would go back to their farms for good, when they left school. He said he had the highest regard for farmers . They had to be men of many parts-such as scientist, book-keeper, good boss, engineer and business man. He was once a scientist himself, and he recommended the life as a fine one and one of great service to the community. The life of a scientist was something that was very much worthwhile · and in New Zealand more and more scientists were needed. Ability and brilliance in the scientific, medical and other fields were in constant demand . Dr. Currie said he was a supporter of boys taking at least one foreign language while they were at school. "In New Zealand we're not very good at expressing ourselves, and there's a very fine future for you in Parliament for doing that," he added, amid laughter. Then he quickly warned that a career in Parliament was one which entailed a great deal

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of hard work. " I suggest you shou ld take a foreign language at school," he said, "because foreign languages help you to express yourself, improve your English and broaden your mind ."

life, the more one got out of it. Those leaving must remember that they had to g ive something to the community and find out where they fitted into the community.

Dr. Currie spoke of the atomic age and joking ly remarked : "I advise you in the event of an atom bomb dropping, to close the doors, close the windows, lie down and turn the gas on." Addressing the boys in particular, Dr. Currie stressed the need for hard work and attention to detail both at school and in after life. Whatever job those leaving took on, he said, they shou ld do it conscientiously and to the best of their ability. The Headmaster began the Annual Report for 1954 by expressing his regret at the passing of the Preparatory Department. Many Old Boys would be sorry since they remembered their early days there. lt had a very fine record and Prep. boys, nearly all boarders, had a good reputation in the city for their neatness, good manners and good behaviour. Undoubtedly there was a fine spirit deve loped among them, more noticeable perhaps when they moved to Niger House, in 1945. Nineteen fifty-four had seen the breaking of aonther link with the past, he continued. Mr. Papps retired at the end of th e first term after being on the Staff for 33 years and after teaching more than 40 years. His great service to the School in that period of rapid growth and con solida tion was fittingly recognised at many far ewell functions. The Staff and the Schoo l miss him . Concerning out-of-class activ ities, the Headmaster stated that they were al l flourishing, but with the increased numbers, the School was finding the need for more playing fields. Football, both Rugby and soccer, were wel l catered for, but cricket and tennis, the latter more especially, were cramped for space. An attempt was being made to obtain six tennis courts, as three which had been in e xistence for so many years were enough for on ly a third of the players. A proposal before the Board was the widening of the lower ground, to provide a better running track and a better ground for cricket. This would enta il removing th e two lower terraces. The money raised by the boys of 1952 and 1953 wo rking on Saturday mornings, amounting to ÂŁ220, had been used to purchase timbe r a nd cement for the seats on the terraces. The Building Firms had already finished one side of the ground-the other side wou ld be done in the future.

In his address, Mr. E. P. Aderman, M.P., thanked the Headmaster and Staff for their work, and the pupils for the records they had made again during the year. He wished those leaving school even greater successes, and he congratulated the prize-winners and that large group of runners-up for their strong competition to those who had won trophies. CLASS PRIZESPrep. Dept.: J. Hughes. Ill Ag.: P. A. Luckstedt. Ill E.: D. W. Steer. 111 E.B.2: G. H. Street. Ill E.B.l: T. J. Ashman. Ill G.2: D. A. Andrews. 111 G.l.: R. Pitcairn. Ill P.2.: R. E. Olson. Ill P.l.: A. Byers 1, l. J. S. Paul ing 2. IV Ag.: I. M. Hedley. IV E.B.2: Engineering, R. M. Beggs; Building, N. 1. Morris. IV E.B.l: Engineering, R. A. Jackson; Building, D. J. Conway. IV G.2: T. Puke. IV G.l: R. 0. A. Rackley. IV P.2: I. Stuck. IV P.l: H. K. Way. V Ag.: T. W. Verney. V E.: Engineering, B. W. Lowrie; Building, B. Rumba ll. V G.2: W. Rumball. V G.l: F. W. Brewer. V P.2: W. T. Bussell. V P.l: N. A. Tuffery. VI Sc.2: A. R. Poletti. VI Sc.l: D. F. Wright. VI B.: B. Waiter. SPECIAL PRIZESRex Dowding Memorial Prize (Junior Essay): J. M. Dennison. Junior Oratory (Cup and Books presented by L. M. Moss, Esq.): R. M. Dodd. Senior Debating (Cup presented by Wellington Branch, Old Boys' Association): P. F. Fookes, A. W. Hall. Drawing Prize: C. S. Horrill. Music Prizes (Mr. Collier's Prize): I. A. Boese. (Mrs. J. Davie's Prize): G. Cleland. Reading Prizes: Chapel (presented by an Old Boy): R. S. Croxson. Assembly: J. D. Hanning. Senior (presented by Mr. N. Hewson): C. A. Lealand. Junior: B. McNeil. Tabor Scholarships: English: R. D. McCaw. Science: A. R. Poletti. Engineering: R. N. Burgess. Prize for Best Maori Student (presented by Department of Maori Affairs): I. Komene. Bendall Memorial Prize (Senior Essay): J. D. Hanning.

The Headmaster concluded by expressing his thanks to the Board of Governors and the Secretary, Mr. Burford, for their support, to the Teaching Staff, the Matron and her Staff, to Sister Leitch , and to all those others such as the outside staff and the laundry staff w ithout whose co-operation the School cou ld not function properly. Finally, he extended his grateful thanks to the ministers of religion and their assistants who gave much of their time to the sp iritu al welfare of the boarders.

White Memorial Prize (Literature): R. S. Croxson. Syme Prize (Latin): J . D. Hanning. Senior French Prize (presented by the French Legation): P. J. Lloyd. Heurtley Memorial Prize (Original Verse): J. D. Hanning. General Excellence Cup (Dr. E. C. Fookes' Cup): R. S. Croxson.

The Mayor of New Plymouth then spoke, and told the pupils who were leaving that life after school could be even happier if it was tackled the right way. School life was an ordered community into which a certain amount of work had to be put. Out in the world it was very easy to forget that one was part of a community. The more one put into that

Head Boy's Prize: R. S. Croxson. VI A.: 1st in Languages Section: P. J. Lloyd. Proxime Accessit (lan McLeod Memorial): D. J. Barnes. Dux Prize: R. S. Croxson.

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ATHLETICSOld Boys' Challenge Cup (100 Yards Senior Championship): P. J. lloyd. Challenge Cup (220 Yards Junior Championship): B. M. Cannell. Ben nett Cup (1 00 Yards Under 14! Championship): A. R. Hill.

School commenced in 1955 with a total roll of 883, of whom 280 are boarders. Although the Preparatory School has been abolished, the School roll shows an increase of 57. Numbers in the Sixth Forms were maintained with 30 boys taking a post University Entrance course and 74 preparing for the University Entrance examination.

1911 Cup (Senior Steeplechase): D. J. Foster. Bryce Cup (Senior Steeplechase Fastest Time): T. W. Verney. H. Smith Cup (Junior Steeplechase): R. W. Humphries. Easton Memorial Cup (Junior Steeplechase Fastest Time): C. E. Humphries.

During Barracks Week, Brigadier A. H. Andrews, Officer Commanding the Central Military District, an Old Boy of the Schoo l, made an inspection of the battalion and commented favourably on the type and standard of boy in training and to the surprise of those in the ranks, on the efficiency of the Officers and N.C.O.'s. The week concluded by Major路 General lockhart inspecting a guard of honour .formed by the A.T.C. under Flight-Lieutenant D. D. Archibald. The A.T.C. felt very proud of themselves when complimented on their fine turnout, although to the embarrassment of one member of the guard, the inspecting officer noticed a safety catch Major-General lockhart addressed the battalion. unapplied.

Noakes Cup (Under 14! Steeplechase): T. L. Sweetman. Hansard Cup (Inter-House Athletics): Pr idham House (P. J . lloyd). SWIMMINGSykes Memorial Cup (Senior Championship): K. A. Martin. Challenge Cup (Junior Championship): D. Byers and R. G. Christie. Fox Cup (Under 14 Championship): T. D. Simcock. Wilson Shield (Preparatory Championship): M. J. lecher. BOXINGLepper Cup (Senior Championship): R. U. Mence. Kidd Cup (Under 11 st. Championship): D. S. Bryant. Chivers Cup (Under lOst. Championship): R. W. Thompson . Herbert Smith Cup (Under 9tst. Championship): J. R. Wood. Cunningham Cup (Preparatory Championship): P. R. Mackay. Wallace Shield (Inter-House Competition): Moyes House (L. Petersen). TENNISCandy Cup (Senior Singles): R. S. Croxson. Herbert Smith Cup (Junior Singles): D. J. Rowlands. SHOOTINGSearle Cup (.303 Short Range Championship): D. A. W. Aldworth . Kelly Cup (.303 long Range Championship): D. A. W. Aldworth. McDiarmid Belt (School Championship): D. A. W. Aldworth. CADETSSole Cup (Best N.C.O.): C. A. lealand.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir,1 am of the opinion that our School Baths look rather dull, gloomy and dirty to the admirer of our beautiful grounds or the passer-by. I suggest that this matter might be remedied by a cheap and effective coating of the interior of the baths with a colourful light paint and perhaps we could have lanes painted on the bottom. This improvement would help our grounds to look more beautifu l than in the past. I am, etc., R. S. Pease, 4Ag.

The most surprised A.T.C. cadet during the Barracks Week was the one who was showing particular aptitude with the handling of a parachute on the ground . He was aided in his effort by several others, but a sudden gust of wind soon filled the parachute. As his mates let go, he hung on valiantly, but the ground was dry and hard and the soles of his shoes were slippery. Soon he was whirled right across the ground to the amusement of th e bystanders and his own discomfort until sergeant got on the right side and checked the progress of the flier. The Traffic Departm ent has visited the School twice during the year. In March a road safety film was shown to all forms and instruction in Many boys hoped for an car parking was given to senior forms. opportunity to drive the "cop" car around the top ground, but fortunately their hopes were ':'et rea lised. The School was fortunate in seeing the Danish Gymnasts give a fine display at Pukekura Park. Although their performance looked simple, the boys were amazed at the Danes' exhibition of strength and mastery of balance and rhythm. The School was shocked to learn of the death of an Old Boy, Mr. John Brodie, better known to many as the novelist John Guthrie. 路Ais death occurred while returning to England from New Zealand, the tragedy having a speci al significance for the School as Mr. Brodie addressed morning assembly while visiting New Plymouth early in the year. While at School he won a Taranaki Scholarship, was a member of the First XV and First XI, was an accomplished swimmer, boxer, and rifle shot and was He achieved considerable head day boy in his last year at School. success in London as a journalist, literary critic and ed itor, but it is upon his novels that his fame principally rests. The School extends its deepest sympathy to his wife and to his family. Once again the National Orchestra provided an enjoyable afternoon concert held in the Opera House. Vocal participation by the audience at the invitation of the conductor, Mr. James Robertson, proved a popular The solo pianiste, Miss Cara Hall, received loud applause innovation. from the pupils of both High Schools. later .in the year, the School was again fortunate in hearing a piano recital by Miss Cara Hall, given to an enthusiastic audience in the Assembly Hall.

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The success of th is year's Music Festival was a fitting tribute to Mr. Forrest's sterling work for the promotio n of music in the School. They have been g reatly en joyed by all those taking part, and we have especially welcome d the Festival as a means of co-operat ing with ou r sister School. Congratu lations to T. W. Boon on winning the Flannaga n Cup openwater, harbour sw im. He swam strongly througho ut and finished with a clear fifteen yards' lead on the next competito r. The School has seen two films this year, "Romeo and J uli et" and "The Pickwick Papers." The Shakespe arean productio n, from the point of view of scenery and backgrou nd , was considere d excellent , but the actin g of certain of the principal character s was below the standard usua lly associate d with such a productio n. " The Pickwick Papers," though not as la vishly produced , set a good standard in Dickens' film p roduction s. The Moyes Memorial Pavilion was officially opened on Decembe r 2nd, 1954, before a large crowd of peop le, many of them Old Boys. Th e Pavilion has already proved most functiona l and is a valuab le addition to the amenities of the Schoo l. Besides providing a headquar ters for the First XI it has made it possible fo r us to entertain visiting teams in a fitting manner. lt has already become the focal point of the matches held on the ground. During the second term the Schoo l, with regret, farewelle d Mr. W. J. Forrest, who has accepted a music teaching post at Te Awamutu College. His g reat work in the promotio n of music within the School has been amply ill ustrated by the popularit y of the annual Music Festivals. Mr. Forrest joined the School in 1948, was an ass istant housemas ter in Pridham and Moyes Houses before becoming housemas ter of Moyes in 1949. His cheery face has been greatly missed around the School, especially by the boys of Moyes House. Th e School extends a welcome to the fo llowing new masters :Mr. Eustace, a former national champion in spr inting and hurdling and manager of the Fiji Empire Games team in 1954. He is teaching Soc ial Studies and English. Mr. Barton, who also has a fine athletic record, is teaching Bookkeeping and Mathema tics. Mr. Sanson, formerly of the State Hydro Departme nt, is teaching Mathema tics and General Science. Mr. Macdona ld, an O ld Boy and recently from Canterbu ry University College, is teaching Science and Mathema tics. Mr. Halliburto n , formerly of Westown School, is teaching English, Social Studies and Mathema tics. No grateful Maths., music.

appointm ent was made to replace Mr. Forrest and we are very to have the temporar y services of Mrs. Sweeney , who is teaching and Miss Boulton, of the Gir ls' School, who has taken over the We hope they have en joyed being with us.

We congratul ate Mr. Sanson on his recent marriage and on his choice of a teacher from the Girls' School. We deeply appreciat e the effort he has made to improve the relationsh ip between the two schoo ls. We wish Mr. and Mrs . Sanson every happines s.

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PREFECTS, Back Row: Front Row: R. 0.

1955. T. Takai, G. R. Jensen, J. A. Simmons, R. D. McCaw, W. C. Colson, G. L. Bailey, D. K. Derby, B. F. Sampson . F. L. Bygrave, A. R. Poletti, M. G. Denton, J . K. Lay, D. R. Wood (Head), R. N. Burgess, J. R. Shepherd, Davies.

SCHOOL NOTES The only other achievements to note on the Staff this year, have been the purchase of new cars. Mr. McNaught, Mr. McKeon, Mr. Penney, and Mr. Scales have all managed to make a change for the better. The armoury has recently been relined and reroofed. We hope this will combat the presence of rust, recently discovered in twenty-three rifles. An unoriginal, incessant ringing of bells was the only activity to celebrate April Fool's day this year. We welcome Niger House into the School as a boarding house of full status. The old "prep." has been extensively redecorated and now accommodates over forty boys under the housemastership of Mr. Gardiner. Niger is to be congratulated on entering representatives into all School activities throughout the year and on attaining varying degrees of success. This year, for the first time, the School sent a golf team to play Wanganui Collegiate. The team, G. Neve, J. Maskery, R. Jackson, S. Lovell, J. Tannahill and N. Price, travelled by car and played at the Belmont Links in Wanganui. Although the School team was beaten 8-1, the matches were very close and the trip was greatly enjoyed by all. In the presence of a visiting inspector, a senior Mathematics master criticised the futile standard of a recent School Certificate examination paper. To the horror of the master and the joy of the form, the inspector pleaded guilty of setting the paper and unhesitatingly took full responsibility for its standard. Early one morning, near the close of the second term, many heads were craning out of dormitory windows, peering in the direction of the lower ground. During an evening class, held in the woodwork rooms, a late model car had run backwards over the terraces, landing with its rear bumper embedded in the bottom ground and its radiator facing skywards. To the disappointment of many, the damaged car had vanished by the end of the first period. West House aga in lead in social activities with a most successful dance. The Westown School Hall had been attractively decorated. · An enjoyab le time was had by all and even the M.C. appeared to enjoy himself. The New Zealand Players were again welcome to New Plymouth • with their production of "Saint Joan." Although the ·mid-year examinations were in progress, boys attended with great enthusiasm the evening performances of this excellent production. The School congratulates Mr. Stewart on his appointment as eo-manager and coach of the highly successful New Zealand Colts team which recently toured Ceylon. We were also pleased to hear that D. E. Thurston, e member of last yea r's First XV forward pack, was selected to tour. The School grounds have been subjected to a policy of beautification this yea r, in order to impr ove the School for the Seventy-fifth Anniversary to be held in 1957. Concrete paths have been constructed, shrubs planted and even drinking fountains have been installed to ease the lot of the hard working . One senior boy inquired if three coins were needed to operate the fountain.

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We believe that the 路First XV is the only football team in the country which owns its own washing machine. lt has also been rumoured that the machine is famous as the model which the 1905 All Blacks took on their tour of England .

displayed by one of the leading actors to discharge his part with true Shakespearean romanticism.

Commonwealth Youth Sunday was celebrated on June 19th. Both Girls' and Boys' High Schools assembled in the Opera House to be addressed by Sir Geoffrey Scoones, High Commissioner for the United Kingdom in New Zealand. During the second term the R~v. Haskell, an ex-headmaster of a large secondary school in Karachi, gave a short, interesting and enlightening talk on Pakistan and its current problems. At the end of the second term senior pupils were addressed in the School lounge by Miss Callbeck on the need for World Federal Government. Her address was keenly followed, especially by the arts pupils, many of whom visualised an essay topic on World Federation in some future School examination. For the first time since 1948, Boarders won the annual Rugby match against the Day Boys by 21 points. Congratulations to C. Humphries who came sixth in the New Zealand Junior Cross-Country Championship held at Timaru this year. We also congratulate I. Sampson on winning the Waikato Winter 路 Show Essay Competition. This is the fifth year the School has entered for, and won the cqmpetition. The Presbyterian boys regret the loss of the Rev. R. Byers, who left us in July to take up his new charge in Dunedin. We are grateful to him for the interest he showed in the spiritual welfare of the boarders, and we wish him and his family every success and happiness in their new surroundings. The School extends a welcome to the Rev. S. C. Read, formerly of Onehunga, who has accepted the charge of St. Andrews Church. The School records with sorrow the passing during the year of three very good friends. Mr. H. C. Gatland, for many years on the Staff and latterly in charge of the technical side of the School, passed away in Christchurch. Mr. V. Parkinson, a member of the Board of Governors and a particular friend of the School, died in New 路 Plymouth after a short illness, and the Rev. Father D. A. Nolan, who was almost a daily visitor to the School, also died suddenly. We extend our sympathy to all those who sorrow for them. Each year brings its changes and this year an important decision was made concerning our attitude to Boxing as a School activity. As a result of a vote taken by the Staff it was decided that we should no longer conduct School boxing championships but that classes would be available to younger boys who wished to learn. During the second term pupils had reason to thank the United States Air Force. Boys were excused classes to see the American aircraft fly over New Plymouth. The two jet fighters arrived at the scheduled time, but another twenty minutes was spent waiting for the Globemaster aircraft which still has not arrived. The School play was produced in the Opera House at the close of the second term . The performance was generally regarded as highly successful, but the audience was a little disappointed with the reluctance

A welcome addition to this season's programme of inter-College Rugby, was the visit in August of the King's College First and Second XV's. Although the visiting Second XV was victorious, the First XV game, played at Rugby Park, was much more even and resulted in a close win for School. The game was considered by all to be one of the best matches of College Rugby seen in Taranaki for many years. Early in the third term, the First XV challenged the Girls' High School at games of hockey and basketball. The boys received a mild shock to find themselves defeated at both games, but it helped to establish the fact that the female is not the weaker sex in all activities. The second term saw selected members of the A.T.C. having their first opportunity to fly. Three R.N.Z.A. F. Harvard aircraft were sent from Ohakea in an attempt to create interest among the cadets in taking up a career in the R. N.Z.A.F. The School's effort to raise money for seating accommodation in the proposed War Memorial Hall again took the form of four work days. As usual the appeal was run on an inter-house basis and again boys became accustomed to the sight of a swollen, white money bag. The target of 拢150 was exceeded. Our congratulations go to Niger, the youngest and smallest house in the School, on securing the highest house total. Important changes have recently been made in the Fifth Form examination schedule. The forms concerned still have a full scale examination in July, but a series of tests are now given in October in place of a full examination. lt is believed this system will save valuable time and candidates will be better prepared for the School Certificate examination in November . Boys are in complete agreement with these changes as they represent one step nearer their ultimate aim of no exams. Building construction within the grounds this year was restricted to a new "pre-fab" on the . end of the existing woodwork rooms. This "pre-fab." is to be used for metal-work. From June on, much activity has taken place on the bank near the woodwork rooms. Trees have been felled and gangs of School boys have excavated into the bank in preparation for the foundations of the proposed do uble-storied War Memorial building. A history master suitably described the noise of the power saws and explosives used for splitting timber as "more unnerving and terrifying than an obstacle course." In connection with the clearing of the hall site, the School congratulates a fourth fo rmer, J . T. Moratti, on the fine axemanship and energy he has displayed in felling so many trees . No dou.bt reports are correct that his early years were spent in a Canadian lumber camp. The School was very fortunate in August when two members of General Motors Ltd. conducted their "Previews of Progress" in the Assembly Hall. The display illustrated four topics-controlled chemical actions, the power of sound, the transmission of sound by light beams and the principle of the jet motor. The display was received with tremendous applause, and we are indebted to General Motors for providing such a refreshing lesson in modern science.

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Cricket began on a spectacular note this season, when from the top ground, D. Wood hit a "six" which broke the windscreen of a car climbing Eliot Street hill. We hope this incident is not repeated too often, as the insurance companies may ban cricket being played on the top ground. The breaking-up ceremony will be held in the New Plymouth Opera House on Thursday, December 8th. We wish every success to boys who are leaving this yea r, and to those returning in 1956 we wish a pleasent and profitable continuation of their School career. R. D. McCaw and R. S. Garner.

EXAMINATION RESULTS University National Scholarship.-D. J . Barnes, R. S. Croxson . Taranaki Scholarship.-B. A. Tinsley, J . D. Hanning, J. E. A. Lys, P. J . Lloyd, D. G. Lloyd, R. M. Patchett, F. P. Hutchings. Higher Leaving Certificate.-D. J . Barnes, D. Boland, N. Burdes, D. W. Burton, R. F. Elliott, P. F. Fookes, D. L. Gill, A. W. Hall , J. D. Hanning, G. K. Hight, F. P. Hutchings, W. E. Jonas, P. J. Little, D. G. Lloyd, P. J. Lloyd, J. E. A. Lys, R. M. Patchett, E. I. Rumball, B. A. Tinsley, P. N. Webb, K. E. Denham, B. S. Farquhar, G. M. Lloyd, D. M. McConachie, J. R. MacLean, D. W. Marsden, J. M. Smale. B. Corn. Passes.-K. E. Denham, B. S. Farquhar, G. M. Lloyd, J. R. MacLean, D. W. Marsden, D. M. McConachie, B. W. Moorhead, J. M. Smale. University Entrance (by Accrediting}.-K. S.-D. Austin, G. L. Bailey, B. J. Bennett, M. W. Brough, G. E. Brown, R. N. Burgess, J. McC. Carter, G. Cleland, W. C. Colson, C. P. Cooney, M. G. Denton, M. E. Dillon, D. P. Foley, A. N. Fookes, B. E. Gilliver, A. W. Guzzwell, C. S. Horrill, R. W. Hewson, W. J. Harper, A. C. Howell, S. H. Joe, V. Jury, C. B. Johnson, J . A. Leach , C. A. Lealand, C. T. Maingay, R. D. McCaw, G. G. L. McGiashan, D. M. McNickle, P. J . Miller, A. R. Poletti, K. N. Price, I. B. Pryke, J. D. Raines, I. H. Robertson, B. F. Sampson, D. C. Saxton, R. T. Schinckel, J. S. Shallard, J. R. Shepherd, G. K. Sigley, J . A. Simmons, A. W. Smith, B. D. Smith, D. Sne ll , T. G. Somerville, D. G. C. Swan, B. Waiter, E. T. Ward, D. R. Wood, J . R. Wood, D. F. Wright. By Examination.-J. A. Tannahill, M. C. Wynyard, C. J . Wright, A. E. Locke, G. Hill. School Certificate.-R. J. Alison, D. R. Barker, F. R. Barrett, B. P. Baxter, G. Beckett, F. P. Bennett, M. W. Birch, F. W. Brewer, W. T. Bussell, M. D. J. Butler, D. A. Christie, D. C. Clemow, M. J. Connell, D. J . Davy, D. K. Derby, D. J . Dickinson, P. Doherty, P. V. Dravitzki, G. R. Fookes, M. R. J. Ford, M. J. Gardiner, R. S. Garner, V. L. Gibbs, G. D. Hains, C. W. B. Hamilton, V. R. Hareb, M. N. Harford, P. R. Harris, B. L. lrvine, G. R. Jensen, E. G. Jones, V. L. Knowles, J . K. Lay, R. C. Lawn, A. E. Locke, B. W. Lowrie, B. M. McCallum, A. M. McKenzie, N. J. Mercer, M. Rangi, W. D. Mooney, M. J. Morton, G. A. E. Neve, J. S. Orams, J. V. Parkinson, G. R. Pelham, E. D. Penny, B. Pepperell, A. M. Quin, P. W. M. Quinn, P. D. K. Ramsay, G. B. Rayward, P. G. Robertson, D. J. Robinson, I. A. H. Ross, B. Rumball, W. Rumball, M. J. Sexton, A. J . Sissons, M. H. Smith, I. D. Tait, J . J. Terris, R. W. Thompson, D. E. Thurston, T. Takai, A. A. Tompkins, P. M. Trehey, A. A. Tubman, B. N. C. Tuck, N. A. Tuffery, T. W. Verney, M. D. Walker, R. L. Wallen, D. E. Waiter, I. E. Webster, H. V. Wellington, D. S. Whitehead, L. J. Woodhouse, D. W. Woodward, F. W. W. Worn, N. F. Wray.

The 1954 football season in retrospect was perhaps as full as any the School has experienced. The First XV played two more first-class games than usual, the Second XV had a game against the King's College Second XV and in the lower grades more opportunity was given for the younger boys to combine in weight and grade representative teams to compete against other schools. In the local competitions the School entered twenty-two teams at the commencement of the season. We were successful in winning the Fifth and Sixth Grade competitions and were runners-up in both the Seventh and Eighth Grades. The First XV had a very full season. An additional college match against King's College was arranged and the Army Cadet School also brought a team to New Plymouth. The match against Auckland Grammar Schoo l was brought forward to June in stead of being played, as in the past, at the end of the second term . This enabled the boarders to see the game and for other reasons too, this seems a more satisfactory arrangement. it is unlikely, however, that this fixture will be played in June when it falls in Auckland. The team was strong forward but lacked reai pace and finish in the backs. The year began well for the team, was disappointing over the middle period and finished on a high note w ith the defeat of a very strong King's College team . We were defeated by Auckland Grammar, St. Pat's and Te Aute--in each by one try. Although the margin was slight the team was defeated by a better one on each occasion. The additional matches undertaken meant that more billets than usua l were needed and we are grateful to a ll those people who helped by entertaining our visitors. The Second XV played a college game this year against King's College Second XV on the Gully ground on the same day as the First XV played the King's Firsts. The team was chosen from all the Fourth Grade players and a lthough it had some practice together it could not match the combination and intense backing up of the King's team wh ich gave as sound an exh ibition of fast open football as one could wish to see. The School team was: R. J . Alison, T. Fa'asalafa, N. N. Saxton, G. J. Patten, B. J . Sullivan, J. B. Tait, A. W. Smith, G. Hayes, R. Fa 'alele i, P. J . Miller, R. Tear iki, W. C. Colson, E. T. Ward, R. A. Lewis, R. 0. Davies. The second group held together much better than usual and particular inte rest was provided by the stern clashes between the Fourth Grade A's and B's in their two competition matches. Both t hese teams have littl e success in local competitions because they 路have to forfeit points during the holidays and it is hoped that next season some arrangement can be made to prevent this. The Fourth Grade B team had a happy season. They were beaten only twice. Their important victories were agai nst the A team. The team was fairly we ll balanced but the forwards developed fighting qualities particularly when matched against heavier packs. Attendances at practice were good and credit must be given here to the C team whose faithful attendance made the practices so successful. The B team was: P. Trehey, J. Morton, N. Saxton, B. Cannell, J . Bennett, B. Tait, A. Smith, D. Penny, E. Ward; B. McCallum, L. Peterson, R. Fa'alelei, J. Simmons, R. Davies, E. Corkill.

FOOTBALL

The Fifth Grad e has en joyed anoth er successful and pleas ant seaso n. In the local cham pions hip the A's won for the third year in succe ssion , the B's were place d secon d and the C's exten ded some of the leadin g teams on occasions. The A's prove d. a solid and reaso nably well- balan ced team, not perha ps as good as some of the best teams of recen t years but triers and good atten ders at practi ce. The B team' s perfo rman ces were inconsisten t but the forwa rds altho ugh youn g, impro ved consi derab ly over the seaso n, proba bly as the result of const ant atten dance at practi ce. The same could not be said for the backs . The C's were a happy team and the best Fifth Grad e C team for some years . Despite early losses they conti nued to atten d practi ces regul arly and had impro ved so much by the end of the seaso n that no one could take them lightl y. A team from this grade trave lled to Wang anui and playe d the Wang anui Colle ge Third XV. This fixtur e has been playe d for three years and we have yet to score a win. As in the two previ ous match es, this yea r the forwa rds more than match ed Wang anui but the oppo sing backs prove d more const ructiv e and polish ed. In the lowe r Grade s the School again enter ed teams on a Hous e basis. Niger Hous e estab lished its identi ty with a new ambe r jersey and teams which perfo rmed well in the Sixth and Eighth Grad es. Of the Day Boy Hous es, Centr al and West kept their identi ties and fielde d teams in each of the Sixth, Seven th and Eighth Grade s. Teams of var ious weigh ts and ages were chose n from these group s to play teams from Stratf ord T.H.S ., Opun ake and the newly -form ed lower grade Coastal Division. This enabl ed the best boys in each grade to get some match exper ience toget her. This year was extra ordin ary for the amou nt of talent , partic ularly amon g the backs , in these lower grade s and from these signs , provi ded the prese nt numb er of coach es can be maint ained and, if possi ble, increa sed, the futur e stand ard of the Schoo l's footb all shoul d be assur ed . As the result of a sugge stion made by the comm ittee of the previ ous year it was decid ed to introd uce a system of Wedn esday practi ce game s for the lower grade s. This mean t that in addit ion to the norm al Satur day comp etitio n fixtur es each team playe d an organ ised game contr olled by a refere e provi ded by the First Grou p. In addit ion each team had a furthe r practi ce night alloca ted to it. The purpo se was to provi de all teams , but partic ular ly the Day Boy teams , with more match play toget her. At the begin ning of th e seaso n we were unfor tun ate with the weath er but once the system got under way it becam e a featu re of the seaso n's footb all. We are grate ful to the memb ers of th e First Grou p for the time devot ed to contr olling these game s. The School expre sses its witho ut whos e help it woul d its prese nt level: the Tar anaki ment Comm ittee, the Refer ees'

FOOTBALL

an exhib ition of rucking as one could wis h to see. The backs handl ed the heavy , greas y ball with aston ishing ease and with purpo se. The teams were :b" d W Tama rapa, D. Oakle y, C. Hawera ·Stra tford T.H.S . . Com one :- · W 1 h . k M t B. Wilson, n, S. Pnme , T. as ' w. Bl"gh W1shnows y, · Bigh am,l D.T Elliso ' ' . h Ande rson, D. Charl eton, I. Hdl. J. Young, R. Johns on, . oo ey, 1 . . cod T Fa'asa lafa J. lay, l. Penn, R. McCa Sc_h~oi.-SJR. W Wood M. Fa'ait u, P. Butchart, J. leitch w, T. Takal, D. Chrastle, . auma t"I , 'D. , M. Dento . n, , A. Poletti, T. Boon. THE PLAY

h . the ball aroun d and maint ained this policy by t t;:c~i~~~ the Comb ined t~am's line from all positi ons. throu g o~~ t g_~me~t~od up admir ably to the Schoo l attack . lt was not 1 eflrst hhalf that Sschho fine goal to make t e score c ol 1 oo ' ~chool missed many scorin g chanc es throu gh lack of confi dence . After the break

Sc~ool ~egan

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to sc~re t~~e~h:n~a~~~~~s hooke d by School and w ith an extra ma_n '" the secon spe ' . . osite to send Penn over for a try in the backl ine, lay ~~~~~ped his '" o~p Twelve minut es later School attack ed the _corner. W~~d fa• e C~~s~i~n~~ ~; the ball to Takai on the blind again from we out. h d d to McCaw who beat sever al defenside, and Takai broke throu g an passe ders to score . The conve rsion failed .

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Five . minut es the result ed m McCa'(' ~ sg~7d :~t School had the game in hand, and easy penal ty ghoa I y ka. ey, "th full the score at Schoo l 12, Comb ined time found Se oo attac mg w• 3. v. AUCK LAND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Played at Rugb y Park). lost 11 -3.

ame was watch ed by a fairly large crowd and f hi h stand ard-t here were too ~oduc:~ h;~s a:~tdv~nta~e i; weig ht and speed ,_ particu!~rly ramm quart ers. School did well to maint ain an attack ing pos•t•on the game . The g

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v. STRATFORD- HAWE RA T.H.S .

The teams were :Auckland · Gram mar. -G. Carte r, D. J. Sparl ing, N. Darro w, J. Spdlm ~n, J. llu_ ' . re ' Tolan, M. Mcle llan, S. Tukia, K. Hdl , S. Whm eray. -J. Wood , T. Fa'asa lafa, J. lay, Schoo i l. Penn, R. McCaw, T. Takai, D. Chris tie, · S. Raumati, D. Wood , M. ' · Fa a•tu , p. But ch a rt ' J . leitch , M. Denton , A. Polett i, T. Boon.

(Played at Rugb y Park).

THE PLAY

gratit ude to the follow ing organ isatio ns be impos sib le to maint ain our footb all at Rugby Union, the North ern Junio r Mana geAssociation and the St. John' s Ambu lance .

COLLEGE GAMES

Won: 12-3.

Altho ugh the game was playe d und er very wet condi tions it produ ced fast and brigh t footb all with the School forwa rds givin g as good

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School began briskly' scorin g Follo wing a after seven minut es. scrum near the G ramm ar line the ball was hook ed by School and when the back move ment broke down a ruck was f orme d . From this Taka1

FOOTBALL took the ball, slipped his man, and scored . D. Wood could not convert. Efficient rucking by the School pack was the basis of this try, and this rucking efficiency was maintained throughout. About ten minutes after this try McCaw sold the Grammar winger, Williams, a dummy and covered 30 or 40 yards before being caught. Halfway through the spell Darrow sent the ball on to Spillman and was well positioned to take a reverse pass. He left the defence standing to score beneath the posts. He converted his try. Five minutes later, the ball was kicked behind the School backs and the bounce favoured Williams who drew the defence, passed to Morley, who scored. Darrow's conversion failed. At half-time then the score was 8-3 to Grammar. New Plymouth attacked again w hen the second spell began . Carter, the Grammar full-back, kicked a splendid goal from two yards inside the School half, to make the score Grammar 11, School 3. For much of the remainder of the spell, School attacked, but a lack of pace prevented any scoring chances. In the last frve minutes, however, Grammar attacked determinedly but unsuccessfully. The frnal 路whistle found the score at Auckland Grammar 11, School 3. v. ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE (Silverstream). (Played at Hawera).

Lost 3-0.

The game was played on a heavy ground and the ball became greasy, but was kept moving, and many passing rushes made the game as bright a one as could have been expected. St. Pat's had a territorial advantage, particularly in the second half, a nd the School defence barely held many times. Th e Schoo l backs, although well marked appeared to have an off day, and the St. Pat's forward, J. Ngalu, was outstanding in the line-cuts. The teams were:St. Patrick's College.-R. Fowler, T. Queree, J. Kebbel l, B. Pietkiewicz, W. Hikaka, G. Riddell, M. Mahoney, A. Hura, J. Hughes, J. Ngalu ; D. Brown, J. Vadanovich , W. Taylor, D. Horan, J. Hura. Schooi.-D. Jensen, L. Penn, J. Lay, R. McCaw, T. Takai, J . Wood, D. Christie, D. Wood, L. Bailey, M. Fa'aitu, P. Butchart, J. Leitch, M. Denton, A. Poletti, T. Boon. THE PLAY Before the ball became really wet the St. Pat's forwards gave their backs two passing rushes, the ball reaching the w ings both times. Then School began to get more ball from the rucks and lin e-cuts, a nd the ball moved a round the freld in frne style. D. J ensen missed with a penalty. W. Hikaka, the St. Pat's second frve-eighth, just fell short of scoring after ii break originated from a line-out. Half-time found School unsuccessfully plugging the defence. After three minutes in the second spell, left winger B. Pietkiewicz ran arou nd the School defence to score an unconverted try: St. Pat's 3, School 0. lt was at this point that St. Pat's began to attack, and th e School defence was sorely tried. At the frnal whistle St. Pat's were still on the attack. The frnal score was: St. Patrick's College 3, School 0.

FIRST

FIFTEEN , 1955 . Back Row: D. A. Chrisfie, P. l. Penn, P. V. Dravitzki, T. W. Boon, T. Fa'asalafa, J. R. Wood. Middle Row' A . R. Poletti, G. A. J ohns, G. L. Bailey, R. S. Raumati, P. H. Butchart, E. D. Penny, F. P. Bennett. Front Row, R. D. McCaw, D. S. Jensen, M. Fa 'aitu, T. Takai, J . K. Lay (Capta in ), D. R. Wood (Vice-Captain), J. D. Leitch, M. G. Denton.

FOOTBALL

v. WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. (Played at Rugby Park).

Won 13-3.

Constructi ve play by the School pack paved the way to this rather flattering defeat of Wanganui Collegiate. The ground was muddy and conditions unpleasant, but when play became difficult for the backs, the School forwards took over and often gained much ground with foot rushes. Wanganui used the orthodox kick and follow tactics on the heavy ground but School kept the ball fairly well under their control, making these tactics unsuccessful. The pace of the Wanganui three-quarters may have shown up better on a dry ground. The teams were:-

Wanganui Collegiate Schooi.-P. Grace, J. Hughes, M. Booker, P. Burke, P. Neupolu, M. Pulusila , C. Wright, J. Strang, M. Biss, W. Shaw, G. Dempsey, J . Tatham, P. Ropiha, K. Broad, B. McLean. SchooL-D. Jensen, T. Fa'asalafa, J . Lay, R. Johns, R. McCaw, J. Wood, A. Hill, M. Fa'aitu, J. Leitch, M. Denton, P. Butchart, D. Wood, S. Raumati, A. Poletti, P. Dravitski. THE PLAY

After fifteen minutes Wanganui attacked but found no weaknesses in the School defence. M. Booker beat his way past Lay at one attempt but spoilt the effort with a poor pass. After twenty-five minutes Lay cut in-field to link with his forwards and sent D. Wood over for a try. Jensen con verted . School 5, Wanganui 0. Half-time came with no change in the score. After twe lve minutes in the second spell the School forwards went over and Poletti was awarded a try, which Jensen converted. Wanganui then attacked and the ball was miskicked by Jensen . The ball was kicked ahead and Burke won the race to touch it down. Grace could not convert. School 10, Wanganui 3. Then the ball was kicked downfield and Boon, w ho had previously replaced Raumati, was there to catch Grace in possession . A quick ruck followed and Hill initiated a move which resulted in a try_ by Johns in the corner. Jensen could not convert. Wanganui made desperate but unsuccessful efforts in the final stages, and the final whistle went, with the score at School 13, Wanganui Collegiate 3.

v. TE AUTE COLLEGE. (Played at Hastings).

Lost 6-3 .

In attack after attack in the everything but score, in a game ditions at Hastings. Credit must which frequently brought down a tackle. The teams tried to produce well.

final period of the game, School did played under atrocious ground conbe given to the Te Aute defence, man at the last moment with a hard open Rugby and handled exceptionally

The teams were:-

Te Aute College.-P. Naera, R. Johnson, R. Glen, B. Mills, H. Brooks, R. Wairau, R. Kingi, R. Mato, J. Manunui, R. Hapuku, R, Durie, E. Waikaira, G. Keenan, F. Flavell, W. Pahurahu.

25'

FOOTBALL

Schooi.-D. Jensen, R. McCaw, J. Lay, R. Johns, J. Wood, T. Takai, A. Hill, M. Fa'aitu, J. Leitch, D. Penny, P. Butchart, D. Wood, M. Denton, A. Po letti, F. Bennett.

Schooi.-J. Wood, D. Jensen, R. McCaw, R. Johns, J. Lay, T. Takai, A. Hil l, D. Penny, D. Wood, J .. Leitch, P. Butchart, F. Bennett, M. Denton, M. Fa'a itu, T. Bovn.

THE PLAY

After two minutes of play R. Wairau kicked a penalty and three minutes later D. Jensen equa lised with a sp lend id kick from nea r the side li ne. There was no further scoring until half-way through the second spe ll when Te Aute launched a splendid back attack. A ruck on the School twenty-five gave Te Aute possession and second five-eighth H. Brooks passed to Wairau, who drew Jensen and passed out for Johnson to score in the corner. The kick fai led. The final score: Te Aute 6, School 3.

King's began brill iantly with the ir backs outpacing the School backs, but three times School saved by last-minute tack les. After twe lve minutes King's rucked a bal l under the Schoo l goa l posts and Davies calmly potted a goal. King's 3, School 0. Shortly afterwards Jensen missed a long penalty, but he kicked a gift penalty not long afterwards to bring the score to King's 3, School 3. Schoo l lost a chance of scoring through poor hand ling in the backs a nd Pirritt and Johnson, of King's, swept away from the forwards to be tackled by Lay. Then Takai began a movement which sent McCaw through the centre, but he was stopped and King's cleared. Schoo l, led by Lay and Takai, attacked again and again, but just before half-time, Hill, the King's centre, tore through the Schoo l defence and passed to O lsen who scored. The conversion fai led, making the half-time score: King's 6, School 3.

Lay and Takai handled impeccably throughout the game and with a little luck both could have scored at times, being over the line when the ball slipped from their hands. The game, under the conditions, was of a high standard.

v. NEW ZEALAND REGULAR FORCE ARMY CADETS. (Played on Racecourse, New Plymouth).

Drawn 5·5.

Although heavy ra in persisted throughout the match, the ground stood up to it surprising ly well. The footbal l produced, however, was not good, and perhaps the slippery ball and strong wind were much to blame for this. The Army defence was good and the team had a more vigorous attack than School. Dribbling rushes were the order of the day and we saw many of them. The teams were:Army Cadets.-J. Sowter, J. Wati, M. Tuta ra, R. Flavell, A. Brown, P. Niall, P. Macandrew, D. Herewini, P. Foster, R. Coe, J . Raxworthy, F. Brewer, B. Duncan, C. Berge, F. Mi lligan. Schooi.-D. Jensen, R. McCaw, J. Lay, R. Johns, T. Takai, J. Wood, A. Hill, D. Penny, J. Leitch, D. Wood, P. Butchart, M. Fa'aitu, M. Denton, A. Poletti, T. Boon. For School D. Wood scored a try which D. Jensen converted and for Army P. Macandrew scored a try which J. Sowter converted. The final score was: Army 5, School 5. v. KING'S COLLEGE. (Played at Rugby Park).

CLUB COMPETITIONS Tukapa Okato V. Uruti V. Kaitake V. Tukapa v. Okato v. Clifton V.

Won 9· 3 Won 6· 5 Won 6· 5 Lost 6·16 Won 23· 9 Won 21-16 Won 14· 9

Won 50:' 3 Won 21· 0 Lost 8-15 Won 26· 3

Uruti Kaitake V. Clifton v. Tukapa

V. V.

Played Won Lost

11 9 2

Won 16-15.

This match was one of the finest seen on the Park this season. School did very we ll to beat the King's team, which was both heavier and faster and was reputed to be the best team they had produced fo r some years. The game was a very fast one, and was full of incident and excitement. The teams were:King 's College.-J. Walker, T. Olsen, R. Hill, K. Johnson, R. Pirritt, A. Davies, A. Edgar, B. Williams, H. Jack, H. Paine, J. Makin, E. de Malmanche, R. McKegg, D. Caddie, D. Hay.

After five minutes in the second half Lay and D. Wood took the ball fifty yards in a passing rush, and Penny gathered up Lay's last pass to score. Jensen converted. Schoo l 8, King's 6 . Soon after this Jensen kicked a fine pena lty from the side line. Schoo l 11, King's 6. The School forwards at this stage were pour ing all over their opponents, and King's looked badly shaken. They brought the ir backs into action, however, and swept down the field for Walker to score in the corner. Hill missed the conversion. Hill shortly afterwards kicked a long pena lty to put King's back in the lead : King's 12, Schoo l 11 . Takai then snapped up a loose ball and dodged four defenders to score. Jensen converted. Johnson, the King's second five-eighth, then badly beat the School defence and sent Hil l over in the corner. Hill missed the kick and the game ended shortly afterwards w ith the score: School 16, King's 15.

DAY BOYS v. BOARDERS After an eclipse of e ight years the Boarders succeeded in beating the Day Boys by 2 1 points to 3. Possession was the main feature in the Boa rders' play. They dominated scrums, line-outs and loose play, giv ing their speedy three-quarters ample chances. The game was qu ite enterta in ing, but there were many times when the play became very scrappy.

27'

FOOTBALL

CRICKET

Boarders.-R. Alison, T. Fa'asalafa, R. McCaw, L. Penn, T. Takai, J . Wood, D. Christie, D. Penny, D. Wood (captain), F. Bennett, J . Leitch, P. Butchart, E. Ward, M. Fa'aitu, M. Denton. Day Boys.-R. Ruru, N. Saxton, R. Johns, D. Davy, J. Lay (captain), G. Jensen, M. Pui, L. Bailey, B. Patten, R. Fenwick, V. Hareb, A. Hunger, P. Dravitski, A. Poletti, T. Boon.

The play opened sensationally when within one minute Boarders had been credited with a try. From a line-out Takai kicked through for McCaw to gather, who sent the ball to Fa'asalafa, who scored in the corner. The conversion failed . Indecisive play followed with Jensen kicking a penalty for the Day Boys. After thirty minutes Penn scored in the corner but McCaw failed to convert.

The Boarders, continuing their attack, scored again when D. Wood went over near the posts. J. Wood converted, leaving the halftime score: Boarders 11, Day Boys 3. After three minutes in the second spell Lay missed a 40-yard penalty. With eight minutes gone Fa'asalafa scored again from a quick ruck. J. Wood converted. The Boarders kept up their attacking and went close to success on numerous occasions. J. Lay missed two more penalties and Johns was replaced by G. Patten. After twenty-five minutes' play J. Wood snapped up a loose ball, handing to Fa'asalafa to go over for his third try. McCaw converted. In the final minutes B. Webster replaced Takai. Final score: Boarders 21, Day Boys 3. HOUSE FOOTBALL

Pridham House again showed their supremacy in the Rugby field by winning the inter-House competition. They played open, attractive attacking football, showing excellent combination, especially between their forwards and backs. The final against Moyes, e xcept for one brief spell in the second half, was dominated by Pridham who showed their superiority in all departments. Final score: Pridham 26, Moyes 8.

Pridham Team.-R . Alison, T. Fa'asalafa, R. McCaw, L. Penn, B. Webster, J. Wood, D. Christie, G. Hayes, D. Wood (captain), F. Bennett, R. Teariki, C. Colson, E. Ward, M. Fa'aitu, J. Be nnett. Results:First Round: Pridham 36 v. West 0; Central 21 v. Country 5; Moyes 15 v. Niger 0; Carrington 9 v. East 0. Second Round: Pridham 33 v. Carrington 0; Moyes 10 v. Central 6. Final: Pridham 26 v. Moyes 8 . R. 0. Davies.

Cricket in the School has continued to flourish . The 1st XI secured a win and three "honourable" draws in its College fixtures; the 2nd XI during term time put up some excellent performances; the 3rd XI won the Whittle Cup in the Junior grade; the 4th Form XI except for the holidays showed considerable promise and the 3rd Formers performed well in their games. Perhaps more important than these "successes'' is the increasing number anxious to play which strains the resources of gear to the limit. While the School has the interest of so many, cricket should remain strong. This year house cricket gave a game a week to about eighteen teams, while the new Saturday morning scheme of the Northern Division provided Under 15-year-olds with a further game. The 1st XI proved to be a strong one. The reason for this probably lay in the fact that the School possessed exper ienced players in key positions; J . Lay, D. Wood, T. Takai in batting, R. Alison wicketkeeper, D. Wood off-spinner; T. Fa'asalafa and D. Jensen as useful all-rounders. This allowed junior boys to be promoted and "blooded" without having too much responsibility thrust upon them. Some of these younger players have put up good performances already, as seen in L. Paton and R. Ruru. The experience the younger players have gained should be most useful in the future. This year has seen the expansion of coaching nets . In the first term an additional 3rd Form and 4th Form net were formed but these have been discontinued this term as some of these boys have been absorbed into the older groups . Thus during the year about 90-100 boys have received some net coaching, another 200 or so have enjoyed house cricket and about 80 to 90 played in the new Saturday morning competition. This year has seen many changes in the organisation of the coaching of School teams . Mr. Barton, a new master to the School, now coaches the 2nd XI. He has played representative cricket for Wanganui and King Country so his experience should prove valuable to the group. Mr. Halliburton, another new master, coaches the 3rd XI. Mr. Meuli, Mr. Stewart, Mr . Mills and Mr. Sween ey have coached the 3rd and 4th form groups. One of the most pleasing features of the year is the return of the top ground into full use, better than ever. The outfield has lost its kikuyu and both main and practice wickets are in perfect order thanks to the conscientious efforts of Mr. Gush. The ground is ringed by a concrete path, "the kikuyu barrier" and a long term programme of beautifying the surrounds has begun-new hedges, grass in untidy corners, shrubs, new wire-netting for the practice wickets. Seldom has the top ground been better and it should improve considerably when the new trees and hedges grow and the old ones can be cut out. Even the tractor shed has "a new look." The Cricket Pavilion in its first year has already proved a valuable addition to School cr icket, and is appreciated by players, spectators and scorers alike. Four college games were played this season, the Wanganui Collegiate game being played after the Nelson game in the Christmas holidays. This year the 1st XI flew to Nelson for the first time. We would like to congratulate C. Barclay and J. Lay on being chosen for the Wellington Brabin Shield team.

CRICKET

Six old caps returned to the School this year and two new caps were awarded for performances during the season. Old Caps: J. Lay, D. Wood, T. Takai, D. Jensen, R. Alison, T. Fa'asalafa. New Caps: R. Ruru, L. Paten. COLLEGE GAMES:

v. NELSON COLLEGE

(Played at Nelson on December 1Oth and 11th, 1954.

Result: Drawn.)

Owing to bad weather conditions, play did not start until 2.30 p.m. on the first day. The wicket was easy-paced although the ball was inclined to come through 路 at vary ing heights . Nelson batted first and C. Barclay obtained a wicket w ith the first ball of the day. The opening batsmen were dismissed quickly but D. Vear and R. Wilson, batting at Nos. 7 and 9, hung on stubbornly. Nelson were all out before stumps for 170; R. Wi lson was top scorer with a well-compiled 43 . C. Barclay and D. Wood both bowled well, taking nine Nelson w ickets between them. The School fielding was very disappointing but the conditions may have offered some excuse.

School's innings began on a similar note to that of Nelson's, with L. Paten being out first ball to Vear. Fa'asalafa and D. Wood then held out until stumps. On the second day rain prevented play until 4.30 p.m. In the time left before stumps School made 137 for seven wickets, J. Lay batting well for 82. Nelson's field ing in this innings was superior to qurs NELSON

SCHOOL First InningsWood, c. Dormer, b. Newman Paten, b. Vear Fa'asalafa, c. Newman, b. Vea r Lay, c. and b. New man c. Barclay, c. Newman, b. Vear c. Maingay, b. Park T. Takai, l.b.w., b. Park B. Moorhead, not out M. Rangi, not out

26 0

Total (for seven wickets)

137

D. L. T. J.

82 0 27 0 0 0

Bowling for Nelson

D. R. G. R. P. P. P.

Vear Leeds Snowden Hunter New man Hughes Park

24 6 7 3 16 6 2

37 15 10 12 41 15 7

3 1 3

2 2

First JnningsP. J. P. M. R. G. D. D. R. P. R.

Newman, c. and b. Barday Fowler, c. Jensen, b. Barclay Hughes, c. Rangi, b. Barclay Dormer, c. Moorhead, b. Wood Leeds, c. and b. Barclay Snowden, c. Rangi, b. Wood Vear, b. Barclay Hawes, b. Wood Wilson, b. Jensen Park, c. Maingay, b. Barclay Hunter, not out Extras

0 5 4 15 19 3 37 2 43 3 27 12

Total

170

Bowling

for School

0. C. M. D. T. C. D.

Barclay Rangi Wood Fa'asalafa Maingay Jensen

27 7 28 3 1 4.2

M. 13 1 4 1

R. 42 24 73 6 4 9

w. 6 3

'!I路 WANGANUI COLLEGIATE

(Played at New Pl ymouth on December 14th and

15th, 路 1954.

Result:

Win for School b y an innings and 12 runs.) Wanganui won the toss and decided to bat on a good wicket and in perfect weather. J . Gibson a nd C. Simpson both batted well and provided a solid opening partnership. .A'路 or lunch, however, Wanganui collapsed sensationa lly to a good spell of bvw ling by C. Barclay who took four wickets for five runs in four overs. Wanganui were dismissed at 2.30 p.m. for 161 runs. School's innings began quietly but the team was in a good position by stumps. J . Lay had been batting very well and at stumps was 85 not out. Next day Lay was soon out for 91 . School's innings did not dwindle away from here, as B. Moorhead then took up the offensive and scored a sparkling 82. School declared at lunch, the score being 285 for nine wickets. Wanganui's second innings followed a similar pattern to their Simpson and Sheriff batting very solidly, but once they were out was little resistance. C. Barclay and D. Wood again bowled well and mainly responsible for the dismissal of Wanganui for the total of 112

first, there were runs.

CRICKET

WANGANUI First Inni ngsJ. Gibs on, c. Moo rhea d, b. Rang i c. Simpson, b. Woo d P. Sher riff, c. Lay, b. Rangi c. Wrig ht, run out P. Wald in, b. Rangi J. Zohr ab, b. Barclay D. Abra ham, c. Woo d, b. Fa'as alafa M. Pulusila , l.b.w ., b. Barclay M. Corb allis, b. Barclay N. Corb allis, b. Barclay C. Cato , not out . Extra s

34 51 37 0 1 0 17 0

1 0 20

Total

Seco nd Inni ngsc. Moo rhea d, b. Rangi c. Barclay, b. Fa'as alafa c. Aliso n, b. Rangi c. Fa'as alafa , b. Woo d b. Woo d c. Rangi, b. Barclay b. Barclay b . Barclay b . Barclay l.b.w ., b. Woo d not out Extras

161

Total

19 24 40 0 3 2 8 0 0 4 1 9 112

Bow ling for Scho ol First Inni ngs-

Barclay Rangi D. Woo d T. Fa' as a la fa M.

Seco nd Inni ngs-

22 23 16 3

7 6 2 2

35 52 53 1

4 3 1 1

26 17.2 20 7

10 9 9 4

46 22 30

w. 4 2 3 1

SCHOOL First Inni ngsWoo d, c. Sher iff, b. Zohr ab Pato n, c. Wald in, b. Cato Main gay, b. Zohr ab lay, b. N. Corb allis Barcla y, c. N. Corb allis, b. Zohr ab Taka i, b. Zohr ab Moo rhea d , b. Zohr ab Fa'as a lafa , run out Jens en, c. Wrig ht, b. N. Corb allis Aliso n, not out Rangi, not out Extras

D. L. C. J. C. T. B. T. D. R. M.

31 2 5 91 14 13 82 12 3 4 9 19

Total (for nin e wick ets decla red)

285

Bow ling for Wanganui

J. Zohr ab C. N. M. M. C. P.

Cato Corb allis Corb allis Pulu sila Wrig ht Wald in

33 16 17 18 6 2 2

12 3 1 2 1

84 43 64 59 12 4

w. 5 1 2

FIRST ELE VEN, 1954. Bock Row , C. P. Cooney, D. S. J emen, J. K. Lay, M. Rangi, C. T. Maingay, L. A. Paton. . Moorhead. Front Row , R. J. Al ison, T. Takai, C. W. Barclay (Captain), D. R. Wood, T. Fa'asalafa, B. W

CRICKET

v. WELLINGTON COLLEGE

(Played at We lli ngton on March 22nd and 23rd, 1955.

Result: Drawn.)

We llin gton won the toss and elected to bat o n an easy-paced w icket. Well ington batted confident ly and were all out at 3 p.m. for a total of 224. B. Hastings was We ll ington's top scorer a nd he d id much towards the total w ith a good 94, although many chances were dropped. Schoo l's fi e lding thro ug hout the innings was not of a very high standard. D. Wood was Schoo l's most successfu l bowler, tak ing five w ickets for 85. School's inn in gs was rather e rratic and at stumps School was not in a very good position, being 10 1 for seven w ickets. D. Wood batted well to make 42. Next day the remainder of the Schoo l batsmen were out rath e r quick ly but they brought the total to 131. We llington sta rted batting at 11 a.m. and by 2 p.m . after scorin g steadily declared w ith 121 for e ight w ickets . R. Ruru bowled we ll, taking four wickets for 43. School in their second innings did not attempt to make the runs requ ir ed for victory. At stumps School had made 150 for five wickets . J. Lay batted we ll , scoring a we ll-deserved 62. WELLINGTON Second Inni ngs-

First InningsD. M. B. J. N. A. J. D. S. A. N.

Taylor, l.b.w., b. Davey Perrett, b. Ruru Hastings, b. Fa'asalafa Grocott, b. Davey Phillips, b. D. Wood McCrae, l. b.w., b. D. Wood Hunn, b. D. Wood Egley, b. D. Wood Tser, l.b.w., b. D. Wood Wright, l.b .w., b. Davey Jo nes, not out Extras Total

28 12 95 0 12 36 1 14 3 5 0 18

42 c. D. Wood, b. Ruru 6 l.b.w., b. Lay 4 b. Ruru 16 b. Fa'asalafa 12 b. Fa'asalafa 5 c. and b. Ruru 1 b. Rur u 0 c. Al ison, b. Fa'asalafa 22 not out not out .- 1

224

Total (8 wkts. decl.) 121

Extras

Bowling for School Second Innings-

First Innings0. J. R. D. B. T. D.

Lay Ruru Wood Davey Fa'asa lafa Jensen

7 20 27 15.3 9 3

M. 7 4

R. 20 32 85 45 12 12

1 5 3

6 18 5 2 10

2 4

15 43 23 6 22

1 4

CRICKET

SCHOOL

First InningsD. J. R. J. L.

T. D. R. B. B. R.

Second lnnings-

Wood, b. Egley Wood, b. Wright Al ison , b. Wright Lay, b. Jones Paten, run out Fa'asalafa, run out J ensen, b. Tser McCaw, run out Bridge, b. Hunn Davey, b. Jones Ruru, not out Extras

42 2 4 18 14 1 0 16 8 5 0 21

Total

Extras

131

Second Innings-

First Innings-

c. Taylor, b. Phillips . run out not out c. Phillips, b. Taylor ... c. Taylor, b. Grocott . c. McRae, b. Tser

20 1 23 62 27 0

D. J. T. J. L.

R. D. R. B. B. R.

Wood, c. Lethbridge, b. Barton Wood, c. Hull, b. Grace Fa'asalafa, b. Barton Lay, c. Gibson, b. Barton Paten, b. Barton Al ison, b Grace Jensen, c. Gibson, b Barton McCaw, l.b.w ., b. Ellingham Bridge, c. Abraham, b. Ellingham Davey, not out Ruru, l.b.w., b. Grace Extras

Tot a I (for 5 wkts.) 150

A. Wr ight s. Tser N. Jones J. Hunn D. Egley B. Hastings N. Phillips D. Taylor J. Grocott

M. 5 6 6 1 3

R. 31 20 10 28 21

w. 2 1 2

0. 6 14 13 4 15 6 3 4 2

M. 1 5 5 2 6 2 2 2

R. 16 27 21 15 25 11 4 6 8

v. WANGANUI COLLEGIATE

(Played at Wanganui on March 25th and 26th, 1955.

Result: Drawn.)

School won the toss and decided to bat under ideal conditions. School's scoring rate before lunch was rather slow. At lunch the total was 77 and D. Wood had batted sol idly for 55. After lunch School's innings collapsed owing to a fine spell of bowling by R. Barton, who took five wickets for 46 路runs. School were all out for 144. Wanganui opened th e ir innings and, batting confidently, had scored 156 for three wickets at stumps. All the Wanganui batsmen batted we ll , especially Gibson, 51, and Waldin 50. Next day on a crumbling wicket Wanganui collapsed spectaculariy and were all out for 174. R. Ruru, bowl ing well, took six wickets for seven and routed Wanganui completely. Some of his success was probably due to the state of the wicket. School's batting was much improved in the second innings and we were able to declare with 194 for seven wickets. J. Lay batted well, scoring a valuable 86 not out. Wanganui were left to score 164 runs in 100 minutes, an almost impossible task. They replied with 89 for one, J. Gibson again batted well for 58 not out.

16 3 7 86 1

17 5

29 17

Extras

Total (7 wkts. decl.) 194

Bowling for Wanganui

Second Innings-

First Innings-

Second Innings0. 14 16 11.3 9 8

b. Barton b. Ellingham b. Grace not out l.b.w., b. Grace c. Hull, b. Barton c. and b. Barton b. Ellingham not out

144

Total

Bowling for Wellington

First Innings -

55 20 0 9 12 11 17 0 8 4 0 8

H. Ellingham P. Grace R. Barton M. Pulusila F. Hull

0. 15 18 18 2 9

R. 28 21 46 2 39

M. 5 11 3

w. 2 3 5

0. 17 25 17

M. 5 10 6

R. 53 58 45

w. 2 2 3

WANGANUI Second Innings-

First InningsJ. Gibson, c. Alison, b. D. Wood P. Lethbridge, c. Davey, b. Ruru D. Abraham, c. Alison, b. Ruru P. Wa ldin, c. D. Wood, b. Ruru D. Wright, b. Fa'asalafa M. Pulusila, c. Fa'asalafa, b. Ruru H. Ellingham, b. Ruru R. Barton, c. McCaw, b. Ruru P. Grace/ l.b.w., b. Ruru F. Hull, not out Extras Total

51 14 5 52 37 2 0 6 2 0 5

not out l.b. w., b. Fa'asalafa not out

174

Total (for

Extras

58 14 9

8 wkt.)

Bowling for School

Second Innings-

First InningsJ. R. T. D. B. D.

Lay Ruru Fa'asalafa Wood Davey Jensen

0. 8 24.4 17 10 6 5

M. 2 3 5 2 1 1

R. 22 57 30 31 17 12

w. 8 1 1

0. 2 9 10 13

M. 1 4 4

R. 5 12 12 39

CRICKET

HOUSE CRICKET

The team for the season was T. Fookes (captain), A. Quin, J . Ham, B. lrvine, L. Calvert, D. Medway, I. Hedley, A. Hills, J. Chapman, L. Woodhouse, L. Vowless and A. Webby.

Bates Cup As usual much interest was centred on these games. West defeated Moyes in the elimination round and met Pridham in the final. In the final West won the cup from Pridham in an interesting game. Results: West: First innings 148 (F. Worn 36, P. Dravitzki 26, D. Jensen 18). Bowling for Pridham: D. Wood seven for 46, M. Fa'aitu two for 47. Pridham: First innings 95 (J. Wood 28, R. Alison 26, T. Fa'asalafa 16). Bowling for West: D. Jensen six for 23, E. Corkill four for 36. West Team: E. Corkill (captain), F. Worn, B. Sampson, R. Lewis, D. Jense n, P. Dravitzki, K. Camber, B. lrvine, A. Quin, D. Medway, J. Chapman. Days Boys v. Boarders This match, although it created the usual interest, did not produce very good performances. The Day Boys retained the Birch Cup. Day Boys: 77 (C. Barclay 26, J . Lay 25). Rangi four for 19, C. Maingay three for five.

Bowling for Boarders: M.

Bowling for Day Boys: Boarders: 46 (T. Takai 15, C. Maingay 8). C. Barclay three for 14, D. Jense n three for 19, J . Lay four for 12. Second XI We were Another reasonably successful season was experienced. leading in the competition until the holidays but as usual we slipped back through lack of practice and the loss of key players. In our annual game against Stratford we were beaten in the last few minutes of play. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Barton as our permanent coach. Through him we are at last getting an attacking spirit to our batting. This year's team was R. N. Burgess (captain), E. Corkhill, B. F. Sampson, R. Lewis, P. J . Miller, A. Tubman, B. Kohn, D. Penny, D. Waiter, T. Puke, W. Hamilton, K. Camber.

Fourth XI The Fourth XI had a very successful and enjoyable season . Congratulations go to Rangi Ruru on being promoted to the First XI just before the end of the season. Rangi Ruru and Errol Des Forges batted consistently throughout the season, with Little making some good scores at the end. Ruru also bowled very well. The team for the season was R. Ruru (captain), A. Broadmore, E. Des Forg es, P. Phillips, L. Clarke, R. Little, P. Luckstedt, P. McCallum, P. Evans, T. Broughton, M. Grant. Third Form XI As a nursery for prospective First XI players, the Third Form XI B. Davey, B. Bridge and R. Ruru have been justified itself this year. promoted from . our group to the First XI. Ruru, a medium paced bowler, performed with distinction against Wanganui Collegiate. The inclusion of the Third Form XI in the local Junior competition has provided more opportunities for match play and experience, while at the same time has given our youngest players the incentive to improve their play. Another innovation in the first term was the formation of a second Third Form group to provide net practice and coaching for a larger number of first year boys. Our annual fixture with the Primary Schools' representative team Nevertheless, by resulted in a convincing first innings win for School. determined batting th e Primary Schools' team thwarted our attempt for an outright win after we had declared in the second innings. Bridge 35, Davey 13 and Ruru 13 were our principal scorers in the first innings of 88. Primary Schools replied with 42. Bowling for School, Davey took five w ickets for 10 and Ruru four for 16. Then for the loss of three wickets, School scored 37, of which Des Forges made 16 not out, before declaring. At th e close of play, School had taken seven wickets for 42 in the Primary" Schools' second innings. Davey captured five wickets for 16 runs. W. T. Bussell.

Third XI The Third XI under the coaching of Mr. Halliburton had a most successful season, in that we won the Junior competition. Much credit, however, must go to last yea r's Third XI, who piled up such a large points lead that it was almost impossible for us to lose. During the season A. Quin, J. Ham, L. Woodhouse and L. Vowless batted usefully. Quin and Ham invariably gave a solid start, while I. Hedley, B. lrvine and L. Woodhouse stood out as bowlers. We were unfortunate in losing the services of A. Webby, our wicketkeeper, when he left at the end of the first term. He batted well on all occasions. We met and defeated the Fourth XI in a most enjoyable game on the top ground.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir, 1 am sure the erection of a bicycle-shed at the far end of the bottom ground would prove popular to a great number of East House bicycle owners. There are a large number of boys who, instead of using the Eliot Street hill, would use the back street which leads into the bottom ground. The use of this shed would cut down the usual lunch-hour and af ;e r-school mobs who dash down Eliot Street. A second point to be noted is the untidiness of bicycles being left up against hedges, fences and terraces. In my opinion, the building of such a shed would be a wo rthwhile improvement. am, etc., P. Moorhead, 4P1.

BLAZER AWARDS

PROJECT TRIPS

The following boys have qualified for School blazers during the year:D. J. R. T. G. M. A. R. T. T. D.

R. Wood, Head Boy, Football, Cricket. . K. Lay, Prefect, Football, Cricket, Athletics. D. McCaw, Prefect, Football, Athlet ics. Takai, Prefect, Footbal l, Cricket. L. Bailey, Prefect, Football. G. Denton, Prefect, Football. R. Poletti, Prefect, Football. N. Burgess, Prefect, Soccer. Fa'asalafa, Football, Cricket. W. Boon, Football, Sw imming. Jensen, Football, Cricket.

PrefectsW. C. Colson D. K. Derby J. R. Shepherd R. 0. Davies G. R. Jensen J. A. Simmons F. L. Bygrave R. A. Lewis B. F. Sampson FootbaiiJ. R. P. J. M. A. F. E. P. D. P. R.

R. Wood S. Raumati H. Butchart D. Leitch Fa'aitu R. Hill P. Bennett D. Penny V. Dravitski A. Christie L. Penn C. Johns

SENIOR ENGINEERING TRIP

Early in the first term sen ior engineering pupils and electrical apprentices under the supervision of Mr. Slyfield, made a week-end trip around the central North Island power stations. We left New Plymouth after dinner on Friday 4th March and travelled to Te Awamutu, spending the night in the assemb ly hall of the Te Awamutu College . The Principal kindly allowed us to use their excellent cook ing rooms for the preparation of our meals.

CricketR. J. Alison L. A. Paten R. Ruru AthleticsN. G. Jonas C. E. Humphries SwimmingD. G. Swan N. N. Saxton HockeyG. F. Haszard ShootingG. B. Rayward S_occerL. J. Ham I. P. Raine GymnasticsA. W. Smith

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir,Earlier this year there was a rumour circulating through the School that a sea cadet unit was going to be formed. I consider this a very good idea but wish something would be done about it. Boys interested in an Air Force career are catered for by the A.T.C. Boys intent on joining the Army are satisfied with ordinary cadets. There are, however, many boys in the School to whom the Navy appeals more than the other two Services. At present these boys are not catered for. I am sure the formation of a sea cadet unit would prove popular among both boys and masters and would make drill days more enjoyable for many. I am, etc., "Lord Nelson."

During the year two interesting project trips were undertaken by parties from the School. A senior engineering group visited th.e cent_re of the North Island to obta in first-hand knowledge of the huge 1ndustnal undertakings there and an agriculture group journeyed to the same area to v isit the Ruakura An imal Research Station, the hydro-electric projects in the Waikato Va ll ey, the forestry area and the land development around Rotorua.

On Saturday morn ing we were shown over the New Zea land Dairy Company's factory at Te Awamutu, which produces powdered milk and butter. Spec ial attention was given to the new steam powered generating plant being installed. After lunch we visited Arapuni power station and after a thorough inspection travelled on to Mangakino where we spent the night on the hard floors of the Mangakino D.H.S. On Sunday morning one of our party was admitted to the local hospital. Meanwh ile the rest of us visited Maraetai power station. The Staff was very busy at the time, but they found time to show us complete ly through the station and control room. We did justice to a very appetising meal at the Mangakino workers' kitchen and in the afternoon we were shown over the Whakamaru construction and the common Whakamaru-Maraetai substation. After a quick swim in Maraetai lake we retrieved Phil from the hospita l, his asthma much relieved. Sunday night was spent at the Tokoroa East School. The school had no cooking facilities but a call on the services of Old Boy, Ron Wallen, soon filled the breach . Monday was our longest day. First we visited Kinleith Paper Mills, spending the morning being conducted around the timber mill and tfte paper mill . Without waiting for lunch we set sail for Wairakei, but hunger finally prevailed and w e stopped for a hurried lunch on the road. We were met at Wairakei by our guide who then conducted us through the Wairake i steam bore project. Then on to the Wairakei Geyser Valley. A little bargaining and the flourishing of an empty wallet got us through for 1/ - each. From Wairakei to Huka Falls. Just a quick look and then on to Taupe for tea. We found a cosy spot on the lakeside and pooled all our remaining food for our last meal. lt was growing dark as we climbed the hills on the Tokaanu-Taumarunui highway and we found a stop or two to view the scenery not out of place. We arrived at Taumarunui at about 10.30 p.m. and found no refreshments available in shops so a visit to the station and an explanation of our position provided us with supper. We decided that we must push on considering the condition of our invalid. We took the road through there to Stratford. This t urned out to be the most exciting part of the trip as there was a dense fog from Taumarunui almost to Stratford. We stopped for a drink at Whangamomona in the early hours of the morning and then pushed on to Stratford. We finally arrived home at about 5.30 a.m., a very tired crew.

PROJECT TRIPS

We are indebted to all those who gave up their time to show us around the various projects, power stations and factories and to those headmasters who made their schools available to us for sleeping purposes. We must thank also Mr. Coleman, our bus driver, for the part he played in the preparation and conduct of the trip. R. N. Burgess. AGRICULTURE TRIP

We left School early on the Saturday morning for the first stage of our trip-New Plymouth to Hamilton. All the boys were excited and were rather impatient when one of the masters didn't arrive on time. Just south of Te Kuiti we stopped and had a picnic lunch after which the boys who had cameras were out taking their first snaps. On arrival at Hamilton we drove to Ruakura Animal Research Station where Mr. Gerning, Extension Officer, conducted us on a very interesting tour of the station . We were shown the various herds on the station and the experiments being carried out with them were explained to us. We saw the latest experiments in pig breeding for bacon, the new farrowing houses and the special type of milking machine developed on the station. Most of the local "cow" farmers were interested in this. Then we saw the sheep and heard of experiments in methods of producing the greatest yield of meat per acre. The night was spent rather uncomfortably in the grandstand at Claudelands Showgrounds. Most of the boys slept under the stand but a few of the hardier souls slept in the open. Mr. Alexander was undoubtedly the most well equipped for this experience. We had our breakfast at the Winter Show buildings then left Hamilton on the next stage to Rotorua. On the way we visited several places of interest. The first of these was the Karapiro dam. lt was a queer sensation looking over the spillway to the river below. We turned off the main road, passed through Tokoroa and then to Whakamaru where we watched the new dam in construction. At Maraetai we viewed the dam from the road in the gorge below. From there we went to the lake for dinner and a swim which everyone enjoyed. The rest of the trip to Rotorua was rough and long and not very enjoyable. On arrival at Rotorua the party was guided around Whaka. We found this very interesting with its boiling water and gushing water. Even the. few who had seen it before were just as interested as the rest. On arrival at lodgings for the next two nights, we were very pleased to find comfortable beds and conveniences. In Rotorua the Ward Baths were very popular with the boys. On Monday we came to the highlight of our trip, the Government's pumice land development scheme. We left after breakfast with an officer of the Department of Lands who took us to two blocks, one that is being farmed privately and the other still under Government direction. In the afternoon we saw a block that was being prepared for seed. We were very fortunate to see the three stages and we learnt a great deal about bringing hill country into production. Monday night was our last in Rotorua and the boys made the most of their last swim in the Ward Baths.

NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 1955 EVENT

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

TIME, HE IGHT, DISTANCE

SC HOO L RECORD

SENIOR(a)

Championshi ps lOO Yards.

McCaw, R. D.

Jonas, N. G.

Bygrave, F. L.

11 sec.

(b)

220 Yards.

McCaw, R. D.

Jonas, N. G.

Burgess, R. N.

24.2sec.

McCaw, R. D.

Morton, M. J. Marten, M. J. Sexton, M. J. Wood, D. R. Teariki, R. G. Leitch, J. D. McCaw, R. D. Raumati, R. S. Raumat i, R. s. Fa'asalafa, T.

(c) 440 Yards. (d) 880 Yards . One Mile. (f) 120 Yards Hurdles. Long Jump . High Jump. Hop, Step and Jump. Throwing the Discus.

Putting the Shot.

Throw ing the Jave lin.

Humph ries, C. E. Humphr ies, C. . E.

Lay, J. K. Jonas, N. G. Lay, J. K. Teariki, R. G. Lay, J. K. lay, J . K. Lay, J. K.

Sa x ton, N. N. Sexton, M. J. Denton, M. G.

Smith, A. W.

Teariki , R. G.

l6.5sec. 18ft. 4in. 5ft. 2 in. 40ft. 3~in . 130ft. ll ~in. 43ft. OJ in. 175ft. Sin.

Boon, T. Sullivan, B. J.

Hyde, G. A. Butchart, P. H. Shepherd, J. R. Milne, G. R. Walker, M. D.

ll.4sec. 26sec. 56sec. 2min. l4.6sec. 4min. 55.5sec.

Hill, A. R.

Richards, G.

Cattle, P.A.

ll.3sec.

Hill, A. R.

Richards, G. lizard, M. H. Cole, M. R. McCabe, G. J. Chapman, J. B. Dennison, J. M. Ben nett, F. P. Ben nett, F. P. Calvert, L. B.

Patten, G. J . Ramsay, P. D. Gibbs, V. L. Moffitt, A. R. Bennett, F. P. Moffitt, A. R. Hi ll, T. G. Luckstedt, P. A. Ramsay, P. D.

25.2sec. 57.6sec. 2min. l4sec. l8sec . 17ft. OJ in. 4ft. ?in . 36ft. l02in. 100ft. llin. 38ft. 6in.

Stuck, I. N. Wall is, D. A.

Foote, J. w. Griffiths, T. D. Pease, R. s. Honeyfie ld, M. L. Maskery, R. G.

ll.9sec. 26.6sec. 59.6sec. 2min. l8.4sec . Smin. S.Bsec.

Langley, B. R. Patten, B. N. Johnston, W. A. Tamati, M. P. Burton, J. E. Murray, A. D.

l2sec. 27.lsec. 6lsec. 2min. 24.4sec. l2.8sec. 15ft. ?~in. 4ft. ?in.

McCaw, R. D. Trehey, P. M.

Leitch, J. D. Wood, D. R.

Fa 'asa lafa, T.

Handicaps

(e)

l OO Yards. 220 Yards. 440 Yards. 880 Yards. One Mi le.

53.8sec. 2min. 8.8sec. 4min. 48sec.

Penn, P. L. Smith, A. w. Hyde, G. A. Whitehead, D. S. Voss, R. K.

Fa'asa lafa, T.

Penn, P. L. Ward, E. T.

l0.4sec. f R. Watson, 1927. l W. P. Reve l!, 1943. I L. B. Shrimpton, 1948, l D. G. Lloyd, 1954. 52.6sec., J. A. Ross, 1948. 2min . 3.8sec ., C. Keig, 1948. 4min. 42.6sec., C. Keig, 1948. 15.6sec., M. 0. Ekdahl, 1935. 21ft . Bin ., A. G. Mclntyre, 1937. 5ft. 6Jin ., J . C. Gordon, 1929. 43ft. 6in ., L. J. Croxson, 1952. 130ft. ll ~in ., J . K. Lay, 1955. 43ft. OJin., J . K. Lay, 1955. 175ft. Bin., J. K. Lay, 1955. 24sec.

INTERMEDI ATEChampionshi ps

(g)

lOO Yards.

220 Yards. (h) 440 Yards. (i) 880 Yards. 120 Yards Hurdles. (j) long Jump. (k) High Jump. Hop, Step and J ump. Throwing the Discus.

Putting the Shot.

Patten, G. J. l izard, M. H.

Cattle, P. A. Patten, G. J. McCabe, G. J. Chapman, J. B. Foreman, I. M. Ben nett, F. P.

Handicaps

lOO Yards. 220 Yards. (I) 440 Yards. 880 Yards. (m) One Mile.

Barrett, J. S. Foreman, I. M. Wall is, D. A. Rayward, G. B. Humphries , R. w.

Clegg, R. M. Brett, W. H..

Johns, R. C. Murdoch, J . G. Johns, R. C. Patten, B. N. Johns, R. C. Tamati, M. P. Clarke, R. A.

Murdoch, J. G. Langley, B. R. Patten, B. N. Johns, R. C. Johnston, W. A. Burton, J. E. ' Tamati, M. P.

Henry, M. G. Clarke, G. R. Bretherton, B. I.

Stubbs, G. T.

Packer, R. W.

Clarke, G. R. Keightley, T. N. Bayly, I. D.

l2.3sec. 28sec. 2min. 20.9sec.

Wolfe, T. N. Wo lfe, T. N. Wolfe, T. N.

Ekdahl, C. D. Ke lly, K. T. Howarth, B. D

Murtagh, J . Howart h, B. D. Murtagh, J.

Chong, S. L.

Mooney, D. W.

9.3sec. l2 .4sec. 28.3sec. l min. ll.3sec. 9.3sec.

Bygrave, W. H.

C. C. Kjestrup, 1937. W. J. P. Mitchell, 1946. 24.2sec., 0. A. M. Greensill, 1948. 55.2sec., D. G. Lloyd, 1953. 2min. l2.6sec., M. H. Tizard, 1955. l6.7sec. , J . K. La y, 1953. 20ft. S~in., C. C. Kjestrup, 1937. 5ft. 2~in., A. A. Keller, 1932. 40ft. 2in., J. K. Lay, 1953. 100ft. ll in ., I. M. Foreman , 1955. 38ft. 6in ., F. P. Bennett, 1955. 10 路6 sec. {

JUNIORChampionshi ps lOO Yards. 220 Yards. 440 Yards. 880 Yards. 80 Metres Hurdles. Long Jump. High Jump. Handicaps

lOO Yards. 220 Yards. 880 Yards.

Brown, A. G.

Patten, B. N.

Other Events

75 lOO 220 Day Old

Yards, Under 13. Yards, Under 13. Yards, Under 13. Boys v. Boarders Re lay. Boys' Race, lOO Yards.

Boarders Honnor, I. J.

TROPHIES INDEX(a) Old Boys' Cup . (b) Herbert Smith Cup. (c) O ld Boys' Shield. (d) Mason Memoriel Cup.

(e) Dr. E. F. Fookes' Cup. (f) Mr. Noakes' Cup. (g) Mr. E. Beckbessenge r's Cup. (h) Mrs . Bothamley's Cup. (i) Mr. Gilmour's Cup .

(j) Mr. (k) Mr. (I) Mr. (m) Mr. (n) Mr .

l1.4sec., A. R. Hill, 1954. 25.Bsec., A. R. Hill, 1954. 2min . 24.4sec., B. N. Patten, 1955. 16ft. ?in., G. J . Patten, 1954. 4ft. Sin., G. J . McCabe, 1954.

W. A. Cartwright's Cup. P. M. Moran's Cup. Harman 's Cup. B. W. Grieves' Cup. 路'路 J. Marsh 's Cup.

SC HOO L TEAM: IN f ER-SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS, 1955.

ATHLETIC NOTES On Tuesday we left Rotorua as early as possible but had an unfortunate breakdown on the way to Taupo. We had a considerable wait by the roadside till help came and we managed to arrive at Taupo under our own steam. At Taupo we were delayed again while the trouble was fixed and we had our lunch and a swim in the clear lake. At half-past two we were again on our way. We then had a rough long trip through Taumarunui and Ohura to Mt. Messenger-from there the road was better. We arrived in New Plymouth at ten o'clock, rather tired but very happy after our long trip. All the agriculture boys wish to express their thanks to Mr. Stewart who planned and organised the trip, and to all those in the Waikato and Rotorua who assisted in makin,g our trip an interesting and pleasant one. R. H. Wallis.

ATHLETIC NOTES The opportunities offered to boys interested in athletics have increased a great deal during the last few years. During the third term and in the first term until the end of the athletic season a School meeting is held every Monday night. Events in the popular distances at each age level are organised and general advice is given by the four or five masters who regularly attend. Then each Tuesday boys may enter for races provided at the evening meeting of the New Plymouth Athletic Club in Pukekura Park. Further competition is provided by sports meetings organised for the whole School. The inter-House competition for the Hansard Cup provides conditions in which a large number of boys can compete with some chance of achieving distinction and therefore fills a very important part of the overall plan. In recent years too as a result of the alterations made in age limits, in championship conditions and the addition of many events, the Annual Sports has become more of a sports meeting while remaining the most important social gathering of the year. The organisation of Inter-Secondary School Sports has given further incentive to our best athletes to set higher standards for themselves so that they can compete against the best talerit" in Taranaki. Progress during 1955 has been steady and some excellent performances have been recorded. A winter coaching school has been established by Mr. A. R. P. Eustace, an athlete with a national reputation, who is now a member of the Staff. His enthusiasm and experience as a coach is also available to boys who want special coaching on Thursday afternoons in the athletic season. Progress has also been made in the provision of equipment, telescopic metal high jump standards are now in use and a new set of hurdles is being made at the Technical School. They are to be of metal and will be adjustable to the various heights required for various age groups. The Hansard Cup Inter-House meeting was held on March 8th on the lower ground in good conditions. Some very keen competition resulted and Pridham House again emerged the winners with Central House a very close second. Niger House entered a team for the first time and although only a small House consisting of boys relatively young it did well and set a good example in team spirit.

ATHLETIC

STEEPLECHASE

NOTES

Th e outstanding individual performance was that of M. who b roke a School record in the Inte rmediate 880 yards.

H. Tizard ,

The Annua l Sports were held on March 19th, again on the lower ground. The gathering of relatives and fr iends seemed larger than usual. Although the track was heavy there were some good performances. J. K. Lay's effort was outstand ing in brea king three sen ior records, the jave lin, the shot put and the discus. R. D. McCaw was the other outstan ding senior a nd wo n the 100 yards, 220 ya rds and 440 ya rds f airl y easily. There were two outstanding runne rs among the juniors. Both R. C. Johns and T. N. Wolfe impressed by the ease of their w in s and the quality of their performance and they both show considerab le promise. Two new events were included in the programme this year-the Junior 80 metres hurdl es and the Junior 440 yards. Th e Taranaki Inter-Second ary Schoo l Sports, now popularly refe rred to as the " Inter-Sec. Sports," were held on Saturday, Apri l 2nd, at Stratford for the first time. Th e day was very successfu l indeed. The weather, at first threatening , cl eared to a fr esh, w indl ess autum n day. The green turf with its fr inge of native trees provided a per~ect setting. The organisation of the meeting was good, the track in good order and the attenda nce of the publ ic so encou ragin g that the meeting seems assured financially. For this School it was a very importa nt day and the fixture has infinite possibilities for the future. A special train was a rranged wh ich carried most of the Schoo l to Stratford and in addition many paren ts and friends tra~elled to the ground. The result was a most enjoyable day, during wh 1ch the School was ab le to support and encourage its ath letes. Such occasions offer oppo rtuniti es only too rare for the Schoo l to feel it is acting as a School. The performance of the Schoo l was excel lent. Each member e njoyed some success and we finished the day with 17 w ins to o ur credit. The winners were: J. K. Lay, Senior discus and shot (both records), 120 ya rds hurdles; C. E. Humphries, one mi le Senior (record); R. G. Teariki, Sen io r hop, step and jump; F. P. Bennett, Inte rmediate shot; M. H. Tizard, Intermediate 880 yards (record); G. Patten, Intermediate 440 yards; G. J. McCabe, Intermediate 路 high jump and 120 yards hurdles; R. C. J o hns, Junior 100 yards and 440 yards, Junior 80 metres hurdles; B. N. Patten, Junior 880 yards. All the relay teams won their events. A new departure this year was the invitation extended to Wanganui Collegiate Schoo l to send a team to the " Inter-Sec." sports. They responded w 1th a sma ll but very strong team of six and they won the Sen ior 100 yards and 440 ya rds. Booker's run in the 440 yards was the outstanding performance of the day. He ran a beautifull y judged race and finished in the very good time of 51.8sec. A School relay team cons isting 路 of R. N. Burgess, R. D. McCaw, N. G. Jon as and F. L. Byg rave competed by in vitation at the Ta ranaki Junior Championships a nd won their event quite easil y. . The Athletic Committee wishes to exp ress its thanks to Messrs. A. Gilliver, R. Mills, C. Ke ig, S. Lay, A. Hodder, A. Follett and L. Hunt who assisted as officia ls at the Annua l Sports and to the dining room staff who served afternoon tea. We are also very grateful to all the offic ials who assisted in making the "Inter-Sec." sports at Stratford such a memorable day for us. F. L. Bygrave.

This year the event was held on October 19th and once again the Schoo l Farm was the course run over. We must congratulate C. E. Humphries for his fine performance in winn ing the Senior Steeplechase from scratch and beating last year's fastest time. Congratul ations also to R. Hu mphries in gaining fastest time in the Inte rmediate and to B. Campbe ll who won it. B. Patten put up a good performance to gain fastest time in the Junior and B. Burke ran we ll to reach the tape first. F. L. Bygrave. SENIOR

C. V. M. B. G. E. M. K. R. R.

E. Humphries (scr.), 17min. 12sec. 1 L. Bransgrove (70sec.), 17min. 31 sec. 2 J. Sexton (1 Osec.), 17min. 33sec. 3 J . Sullivan (1 OOsec.), 17min. 33sec. 4 A. Neve (70sec.), 18min. 1sec. 5 F. Des Forg es (70sec.), 18min. 7sec. 6 l. Honeyfield (80sec.), 18min. 11sec. 7 A. Mil es (1 OOsec.), 18min. 14sec. 8 K. Voss (30sec.), 18min. 19sec. 9 J . O'Brien (90sec.), 18min. 22sec. 10 Then followed: D. J . Foster, R. 0 . Davies, W. E. White, B. P. Boyle, A. F. MacDonald, B. T. Larsen, P. V. Dravitzki, M. S. Hutchings, D. S. Whitehead, G. R. Milne. Fastest Times:

C. M. V. R. D. G. B. E. R. B. B.

E. Humphries, 17min. 12sec. J. Sexton, 17min. 43sec. L. Bransgrove, 18min. 41sec. K. Voss, 18min. 49sec. J. Foster, 19min. 3sec. A. Neve, 19min . 11sec. J . Sullivan, 19min. 13sec. F. Des Forges, 19min. 17sec. 0. Davies, 19min . 17sec. P. Boyle, 19min . 24sec. T. Larsen, 19min. 24sec. * Equal.

1 2

4 5

6 7 8* 8* 10* 10*

INTERMEDIATE

R. B. Campbell (11 Osec.), 1Omin. 45sec. D. A. Olson (60sec.), 10min. 51sec. B. H. Simpson (60sec.), 1Omin. 55sec. R. M. Cl egg (50sec.), 1Omin. 59sec. N. J. Dravitzki (80sec.), 11 min . 2sec. B. K. Maine (50sec.), 11 min. 4sec. W. N. Olson (80sec.), 11 min . 4sec. J. P. Comber (80sec.), 11 min. 17sec. A. J. Hills (70sec.), 11 min. 23sec. R. P. Mahy (60sec.), 11 min . 26sec.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Th e n followed: R. W. Humphries, P. L. Sergeant, M. H. Tizard, J. Grey, I. R. Sampson, J. A. Webbley, J. Penney, R. M. Fenwick, S. J. Carryer, T. l. Farquhar.

,43

STEEPLECHASE

IN MEMORIAM

Fastest Times: R. W. Humphries, 11 min . 27sec. M. H. Tizard, 11 min . 29sec. R. M. Clegg, 11 min. 49sec. D. A. Olson, 11 min. 51 sec. B. K. Maine, 11 min . 54sec. B. H. Simpson, 11 min. 55sec. P. L. Sergeant, 11 min. 58sec. I. R. Sampson, 12min. 3sec. B. J. Hunger, 12min. 1Osec. R. Ruru, 12min. 12sec.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

JUNIOR B. P. R. P. P. R. B. M. D. B.

R. Burke (11 Osec.), 8min. 13sec. 1 I. Gads by (11 Osec.), 8min. 49sec. 2 C. Muske r (lOOsec.), 8min. 5 lsec. 3 W. Savage (50sec.), 9min. 3sec. 4 Newton (80sec.), 9min. 5sec. 5 C. Rayward (70sec.), 9min. 5sec. 6 D. Dyer (70sec.), 9min. 6sec. 7 G. Sa xton (70sec.), 9min. 7sec. 8 Cock (80sec.), 9min. 12sec. 9 N. Patten (scr.), 9min. 13sec. 10 Then followed : A. G. Maine, B. A. Muir, A. H. Smith , M. J . Roberts, J. C. Treweek, G. H. Spencer, C. H. Pease, G. K. Piggott, J. Stewa rt, R. D. Shaw. Fastest Times: B. J. P. B. A.

R. B. P. M. R.

The School was shocked to hear of the death after a short illness of Mr. V. Parkinson on Saturday, January 1st. By his passing we feel we have lost a very good friend. Mr. Parkinson was a member of the High Schools' Board of Governors for six and a half years and during that time he served on the Buildings and the Grounds Committees. During this period not only did he give generously of his time in the interests of the School but he was a most regular attender at School functions. Mr. Parkinson was also a great enthusiast for games and after an active participation for a longer period than is usual, he devoted a great deal of time to the administration of his favourite games. In this field of activity too, the School has reason to be grateful to him. He was a regular umpire of our College cricket matches for five years and when umpiring classes were introduced into the School he was the first instructor. As president of the Taranaki Football Association, he interested himself in the School soccer and many boys who have recently passed through the School have reason to be grateful to him. Perhaps his greatest service to the rising generation however, was the splendid example he set in public service. In addition to many official positions he held in local organisations, no good public cause ever sought his assistance in vain. To his wife and family we extend our sincerest sympathy.

N. Patten, 9min. 13sec. C. Trewee k, 9min. 38sec. W. Savage, 9min. 53sec. R. Burke, 1Omin. 3sec. G. Maine, lOmin . 3sec. C. Ra ywa rd, 1Omin. 15sec. D. Dyer, lOmin. 16sec. R. Mackay, lOmin . 16sec. G. Saxton, lOmin. 17sec. D. Shaw, lOmin. 23sec.

2 3 4* 4* 6路 7* 7* 9 10

* Equal.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir,-

think it is about time the School began to organise some sport for lunch-times . In the present situation boys go o n to the terraces and fight, thus being a nuisance to the School, because w hile fighting they are damaging trees or jumping up and down the te rr aces. Those who don't go on to the te rraces go straight to the library where they make a general nuisance by making a noise an d annoying the boys trying to swot for a test o r an examination. If there were some sport in this period the bus-boys wou ld ben efit from this as well as the boys who have to do jobs at home straight after school. am, etc.,

B. J . Hunger, 4Gl.

MR. V. PARKINSON

FATHER D. P. NOLAN Soon after the School had broken up for the last Christmas holidays we were distressed to learn of the death of our Roman Catholic chaplain, the Rev. Father Daniel Patrick Nolan. During his seven years of service at the School, he became known and respected not only by the boys of his own Church but also by the remainder of the School. He came in the first place to conduct the Bible classes for the Roman Catholic boys of the third forms, but it was not long before he discovered many ways in which to use his talents and he became recognised as an important member of the Staff. Although he was a strict disciplinarian, yet he had a remarkably bright and pleasant personality and wherever he was he was soon surrounded by good cheer and friendly talk. There is no doubt but that he exercised a very powerful influence on the tone of the School. In addition to his devotion to his spiritual duties, he displayed the keenest possible interest in all the outside activities of the School and was always present at our important fixtures with a word of praise for got>d work and one of comfort when things were not going our way. So great was his enthusiasm that we came to regard him affectionately as part of the School and he will long be remembered here as one whose whole life was devoted to community service and particularly to the youth of this city.

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS CHAPEL NOTES The High School services are being increasingly appreciated by day pupils of both Schools, and that is a healthy sign. The monthly Choral Communion has been greatly assisted by the prefects who usher the Communicants in a steady stream to the altar rails. Thus queuing and gaps or pauses are avoided and the air of reverence is maintained. The reading of the Lessons has been done well by senior boys and we are now happy to share this privilege with the girls. On the third Sunday of each month, Holy Communion is celebrated in the Library, a gesture on the part of the clergy that could be given a better response. Services have been conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. K. Moody Archdeacon Gavin. Mr. J. Hatherly has preached once each term.

and

On alternate Friday evenings Canon Hurst, the Rev. T. Sadlier and the Rev. K. Moody have taken classes in the School. On other Friday evenings, hymn practices have been conducted by Mr. Hatherly and occassionally by the Vicar. Confirmation classes were conducted by the clergy during the second and third terms and on Saturday, 8th October, the Bishop of Waikato administered Confirmation in St. Mary's. The following were confirmed:I. R. Alexander G. L. Anderson B. J. Badham W. I. K. Bathe M. Baty A. F. Bregmen C. Bryant I. J. Bussell A. J. Campbell I. H. Coad M. R. Cole P. G. S. Crichton M. Croxson P. A. Darke K. J. Deighton M. Denton B. V. Ekdahl H. C. N. Elliott R. M. Elliott

M. J. Essen P. Evans G. Ford B. Frentz S. Gale R. Greiner J. M. Halliday R. W. Harding J. Jamieson G. Johnston R. N. Lange K. Larsen A. G. Mackay B. Masters J. W. Meads H. M. McMillan J. Murdoch R. F. Newman B. N. Patten

"Many of you are leaving School this year. As you go to "varsity, College, farm or job, carry with you the spirit of St. Mary's. Get into the Church life of your community, even if your elders appear to resent your intrusion. Christ needs youth in His work on earth. Stand fast for Him and He will never let you down. You know the purpose of life-line up to it. Live with Christ in this world, and in the world to come Christ will live with you." Sixth Form Forum On 7th October a forum was held in St. Andrew's Hall. lt was organised by the New Zealand Council for Christian Education and attended by Sixth Form pupils from Stratford, Waitara, and New Plymouth High Schools. The Rev. D. Rushbrook opened the meeting with an interesting and inspiring talk on "The Christian in the Community." After the talk the meeting broke up into small groups and the students discussed among themselves the ideas presented by the Rev. Rushbrook. After a pleasant tea the meeting resum ed, and a panel discussed questions submitted by the students. The panel consisted of 路 the Rev. S. Robertson, Miss A. Kirkwood, Miss E. B. Cannell, and Mr. A. C. Barnes. The Rev. A. Ashwin presided .

THE CRUSADER MOVEMENT C. K. P. G.

H. Pease G. Pigott C. Rankin Sanden T. Simcock J. R. Smith B. M. Sole J. G. 0 . Stubbs B. W. W. Taylor R. Thomson N. W. Titter J. Treweek H. B. R. Tuck R. Verry J. F. Waite H. H. Watt N. Wolfe R. L. Wood

The Rev. Canon W. E. W. Hurst, Vicar of St. Mary's, has sent the following message to the School: "In a world of fear, doubt and uncertainty, it is a rare privilege to live in a land of freedom; freedom to think and speak according to conscience and freedom to worship. This inheritance we stand to cherish in our devotions and especially in our services in St. Mary's and our teaching in the schools. The response of the boys of New Plymouth High School is always stimulating and encouraging. Those who doubt and who don't

believe are honest and open in their opm1ons, and the many boys who have grasped the truth of Christ's religion, who have seen the vision of His Kingdom, are an example and inspiration to the others.

The Crusader Movement has continued to hold regular meetings in its fourth full year of activities in the School. These meeting are held during the lunch hour on Thursdays in the Music Room. During the first term we were sorry to hear that Mr. E. A. Donovan, our leader for over two years, was to move to Wellington on transfer. Members of the Crusader Union are most indebted to Mr. Donovan for his sincere messages and for his willing help in Crusader work. However, his place is ably filled by Mr. T. E. Sanson, who was appointed to the StafJ. of the School this year. Mr. K. Corkhill has also provided his services and has given us many helpful messages on several aspects of the Christian life. Our membership has been small but steady throughout the year, being an average of 15 to 20 at a meeting. However, a large proportion of our members are third formers so that the Union will have a firm foundation for making next year's activities successful. Several boys from our group attended camps at Ponui Island in the summer holidays, while a Snow Camp was held on Mount Egmont during the August holidays. A combined squash was held in St. Andrew's Hall during the first term, and another in Stratford 路 during the second term which was attended by Crusaders from Hawera, Stratford and New Plymouth. A rally was also held at Stratford in the third term and several of our members heard Dr. V. Martin, the North Island Crusader Secretary, at that meeting. This was the first combined rally held which was attended by all Taranaki Unions. Altogether the year has been a successful one and we trust that similar success will be our lot next year. D. R. Barker.

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS ORCHESTRA NOTES

1st Vio lins: P. J. Komlos (leader), J. S. Barrett. 2nd Viol ins: K. S.-D. Austin, M. D. Butler, R. M. Dodd, B. D. Allerby, R. N. Lange, P. D. Evans, P. L. Wagstaff. 'Cello: P. J. Donovan. Bass: G. Cleland, I. D. Lobb. Flute: G. R. Fookes. Clarinets: P. B. Strombom, A. C. Brodie. Cornet: I. A. Boese. Trombone: S. Smith. Percussion: G. A. Neve. Piano: J. S. Orams. Practices were held on Friday morning but were abandoned during the first term because of the Music Festival, when the orchestra comb ined with that of the Girls' High School for practices on Tuesday afternoon. These were well attended and enjoyed, we think, by all concerned. During the second term practices were increased to twice a week when, in conjunction with a string section from the Girls' High School Orchestra, we prepared incidental music for the School 'play under the d irection of Mr. Macdonald. Third term practices were held on Thursday afternoons in preparation for the breaking-up ceremony. We wou ld like to thank Mr. Macdonald and P. J. Komlos for the assistance they have given in training the violin section in preparation for these events. it was with deep regret that we farewelled Mr. Forrest, who has conducted the orchestra so well during his stay at this School. We wish him a happy time during his term at Te Awamutu.

S: HOOL

BAND , 1955. Back Row: J . S. Orams, S. M. Smith, K. S.-D . Austin, M. J. Essen, K. P. Miscall. Middle Row: A. M. Harris, D. A. Fow ler, I. H. Morley, I. A. Bcese, K. D. lamb,

Fron~\.R~~~a~~路 R. Barr, G. A. Neve, R. M. Saunders, J. M. Dennison . Absent: A. R. Hill, B. R. Smith, N. H. Preston.

G. Cleland. MUSIC FESTIVAL

The fifth Combined High Schools' Music Festival was held on the 3rd and 4th May and presented before a nearly full Opera House on both nights. Two matinee performances were held for the benefit of the boys and girls of the two Schools. Practices after tea for the Boarders and at lunch times for the Day Boys occupied many of the le isure hours of the 96 boys in the choir and interest was much heighten ed by the combined rehearsals at the Girls' High School in the latter part of the term. The programme, which contained a large variety of items covering practically all aspects of music, demonstrated to the audience the importance of music culturally as part of the timetable in the Schools. The types of music ranged from solos, duos, string quartettes, orchestral numbers and a recorder group to full chora l works, three-part songs, a madrigal group . and a vocal trio. Perhaps the most d ifficu lt work for the whole choir of 275 voices was Handel's "And the Glory of the Lord," from "The Messiah," which

s: HOOL 路 ORCH ESTRA, 1955. . Back Row: B. D. Allerby, J. S. Barrel!, M. D. Butler, K. S.-D. Austm, R. M. Dodd, P. J . Kom los . Midd le Row: G. Cleland, P. L. Wagstaff, P. B. Strombcm, G. R. Foo k es, A . C 路 Brodie, I. A. Bcese, I. D. l cbb. Front Row: P. J. Donovan, G. A. Ne ve, J. S. Orams, .f. D. Wa lker, S. M. Sm it h . Kneeling: P. Evans, R. N. lange.

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS called for perfect synchronisation from the choir and a ll the conductor's skill and concentration. The result was well worth the time put into it. The popular and more unusual "Little Jack Horner" and "0 Dear! What can the Matter Be?" instantly appealed to the audience as also did the se lections from Gilbert and Sul livan's Opera, "H.M.S. Pinafore." Th irty-six boy sopranos joined the cho ir to sing "Si lent Worship." Other numbers included "Hig h Ba rbary," a Negro spiritual, "Were You There?" "The Fishermen of England" and "Bobby Shaftoe." The Combined Schools' Orchestras tota ll ing 48 members, under Mr. Komlos, played "Tudor Suite" (Henry VI II) and Fantasies from "Cavalleria Rusticana' 1 (Leoncavallo), "Rosenkavalier" (Strauss), "Rigoletto" (Verdi), and "The Fl ying Dutchman" (Wagner). The performances of the choir and orchestra, as well as the instrumental groups and solos, combined to give a fairly popular and varied programme which was well up to the standard of previous years. We would like to thank all those members of the Staffs of both Schools who have given up their time to train the choirs and players, and particularly Mr. Forrest, who has made his last appearance as conductor of this festival. In appreciation of his infectious enthusiasm for the work of the festivals the Schools have presented, and of his unflagging energy and inspiration as a conductor, he was presented by the choir with a recording of Beethoven's "Emperor Concerto," G. Cleland. BAND NOTES The Band Roll for this year is:Drum Major: G. A. E. Neve. Bass Drum: R. M. Saunders. Side Drum: I. G. McNickle, M. Dennison, H. Barr, G. Keightly, S. L. Horsburgh, P. S. Miller. Cornets: I. A. Boese, A. Hill, I. H. Morley, B. Smith, D. A. Fowler, K. D. Lamb. Tenor Horns: K. S.-D. Austin, K. P. Miscall. Euphonium: J. S. Orams. Baritone: N. Preston. Trombone: S. M. Smith. Bass: M. J. Esson. Buglers: A. M. Harris, M. J. Baty. The School Band this year has completed a successful year of playing. Besides playing for battalion parades, we have fulfilled several outside engag ements. In April we played for the parade of athletes at the Inter-School Sports held at Stratford. On the Friday preceding Anzac Day we played the hymns and the Last Post for the New Plymouth Schools' Service.

SCHOOL

INSTITUTIONS

SCHOOL

Mr. Forrest's departure in June was a great loss to the band. On behalf of the School bands, past and present, we wish hirT) every success in his new post. The future of the band remains uncertain, for this year the lack of bass instruments made it impossible to attempt more ambitious work, but it is hoped that there will be some new recruits next year. Once again we are indebted to the City Band for the use of the band-room and music, and to Mr. Hall for the time he has put into the band. G. A. Neve. DRAMA NOTES

The School Play was presented in the Opera House on the 15th and },6th of August. This yea r's choice was the popular Shakespearean comedy, The Merchant of Venice. " The production was in the capable hands of Mr. Harris and the casting and first rehearsals took place ea rly in the second term. The three female parts were filled by pupils of the Girls' High School. The cast was:The Duke of Venice M. G. Denton The Prince of Morocco Suitors to M. G. Denton The Prince of Aragon Portia S. M. Cattier Venice of Antonio, a Merchant J . J. Terris Portia Bassanio, His Friend, Suitor likewise to C. W. Hamilton :SaTanic D. W. Woodward ) Salarino Frie nds to Antonio R. 0. Davies Grati~no and Bassanio E. G. Jones Salerio J. R. Shepherd Lorenzo, in Love with Jessica P. D. Ramsay Shylock, a Rich Jew J. A. Tannahill Tu/a/, a Jew, His Friend B. F. Sampson Launcelot Gobbo, the Clown, Servant to Shylock B. McNeill Old Gobbo, Father to Launcelot W. I. Taylor Leonardo, Serva nt to Bassanio I. A. Robertson Servants to ) Balthasar K. S. Austin Portia ( Stephano M. M. Dobson Portia, a Rich Heiress Claire Carmichael Nerissa, her Waiting Maid Jan Stewart Jessica, Daughter to Shylock Juliet Fowler Prompts R. S. Garner, D. G. Swan

The incidental music was provided by the combined Schools' Orchestra. The programme was well chosen and though not obtrusive, the orchestra helped considerably in the continuity of the performances. Another group deserving of special mention are those boys who constituted our hard-working and highly efficient team of stage-hands and contributed much to the general success of the play. In this connection we must also mention those boys who gave their spare time to help with the construction of scenery. We should like to express our thanks to the many who gave us valuable assistance; to members of the Staff who assisted with the lights and make-up; and to Mr. E. A. Evans and Miss A. Suhr for their generous assistance with make-up and costuming. J . J. Terris.

INSTITUTIONS

A CRITICISM OF THE SCHOOL PLAY

This year the School presented Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" in the Opera House on the 15th and 16th of August, to moderate audiences on both nights. The choice of a Shakespearean play by an amateur group is always an ambitious undertaking, but the success of the play was unquestioned. At the first performance there were the inevitable opening-night faults of lack of continu ity and poor enunciation, owing mainly to the nervousness and obvious inexperience of some of the supporting players, but on the second night these faults were less in evidence. Other faults of opening night were the pronounced lack of volume of some of those with minor parts and the tendency to speak too quickly towards the end of a speech. These, too, were largely remedied on the second night. John Tannahill, as Shylock, gave undoubtedly the best performance. At all times he portrayed this exacting role with a realism and conviction which greatly assisted the success of the play-one felt that in the final scene, he was not merely acting but really living the part of the cruel and revengeful Jew. Claire Carmichael, as Portia, gave a most competent performance. At all times her voice was clear and carried we ll and she interpreted this part with dignity; while Jan Stewart's Nerissa was a convincing role. Brian McNeill, who took the comic part of Launcelot Gobbo, is a young actor who shows promise. William Hamilton as Bassanio, and John Terris as Antonio, both gave capable performances but were a little too reserved for their parts-after all Antonio was in danger of losing his life. Lorenzo, Peter Ramsay, perhaps through inexperience, was rather an unconvincing lover, but otherwise he and Juliet Fowler as Jessica, gave competent performances. Gratiano, the sarcastic taunter of Shylock, was ably played by Edward Jones. lt is always difficult for a young actor to play the part of an old man, but Bill Taylor as Old Gobbo, did this we ll. Maurice Denton interpreted both his roles well-the first as a heavy-handed suitor, and the secom! as the just and dignified Duke of Venice. The rema inder of the minor roles were adequately portrayed; among the more important of these were Salarino and Salanio, played by Roger Dav ies and Denis Woodward; the Prince of Aragon, by Shailer Cattier; and Tubal, by Bruce Sampson. Although The scenery and lighting were both very effective. Shakespeare wrote his plays for an almost naked stage, the addition of simple but realistic scenery helps to create a suitable atmosphere. This was assisted to a large extent by the brilliant dressing and realistic make-up of the players. A. R. Poletti. LIBRARY NOTES

Thanks go to the library prefects for their assistance in library facilities running efficiently this year. A number of books were donated by boys and further by boys leaving will be very welcome. The funds allotted of new books enabled only a few new books to be added

keeping the contributions for purchase to the range

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS this year. Besides a number of fictional books, this year's quota includes reference books on subjects ranging from science to history and literature. As most new books are issued with plastic covers, the number of this type on the shelves is steadily increasing. Owing to overcrowd ing in the library during lunch hours, third and fourth formers were restricted to Mondays and Fridays, fifth and sixth form ers using the library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This system, introduced at the beginning of the second term, h'as been found to be more satisfactory. I. Robertson.

CADET NOTES The 1955 Cadet year began with six days' barracks, held at the School, the first day being largely taken up in the issuing of uniforms, shoulder flashes and cap badges to the third formers. Progress was generally good by most companies. One ha lf-day a month was set aside for drill throughout the year . The retirement of a number of senior officers led to the reorganisation of the officers in the Battalion. After 17 years as commander of the Cadet Battalion Major R. C. Wilson has this yea r requested to be retired and his p lace has been taken by Captain, now Major R. R. Penney. Captain D. G. Barton became the Second-in-Command and Musketry Officer; Captain R. S. Watson became the new commander of B Company; Lieutenant A. F. Gardiner became the new commander of C Company; and Lieutenant T. Sweeney became the commander of the recently-formed E Company. Barracks went smoothly although we were unfortunate to have one day of rain which upset the set syllabus of the Company commanders. B Company consisted of three infantry platoons of the senior boys who covered a very extensive syllabus-basic training, fieldcraft, L.M.G., infantry and mortar training be in g included. This Company was fortunate in having competent instructors who had attended a specialised N.C.O. course at Waiouru during the Christmas holidays. The N.C.O.T.U., under the competent hand of Lieutenant J. J. Stewart again this year, was extremely large but the standard they have set in foot and rifle drill could be said to be high. C Company, which consisted of second year boys, have been instructed in drill and weapon training with some emphasis on L.M.G. owing to the availability of sergeants specia lised in this work. D and E Companies consisted of first year boys who were instructed in foot drill and weapon training. Their progress during the year has been very creditable. The Battalion was visited during Barracks Week by Brigadier A. H. Andrews, Officer Commanding the Central Military District, Wellington, who made an inspection of the Battalion and commented favourably on the type and standard of boy in training and on the efficiency of the Officers and N.C.0.5. Barracks Week ended with a march past, the salute being taken by Major-General B. Lockhart, of New Plymouth, Chief Commissioner of Scout' for New Zealand. Major-Gen e ral Lockhart inspected a guard of honour of 60 Air Training Corps cadets and after the march past gave an address to the cadets. This year after the traditional service at the School Memorial Gates, the Battalion took part in the Anzac Day Parade. At the School service

wreaths were laid by Dr. I. H. Auld (Old Boys' Association); the Head Boy, D. R. Wood; the Head Day Boy, J. K. Lay ; and the R.S.M., G. R. Jensen. N.C.O. camps have been held this year at both Waiouru and Linton. in January a camp for junior N.C.O.s was held at Linton and was attended by 24 Corporals and eight Signals cadets who took a specialised course. Major R. R. Penney attended this course as one of the mstructors. In January also four Sergeants attended a specialists' course at Waiouru. In August a pre-N.C.O. camp was held with 21 cadets from the N.C.O. Platoon representing the School and W.0.1 J ensen as an instructor. These cadets set a very high standard both in foot drill and weapon training. Thirty-six junior N.C.O.s sat the Sergeants' promotion examination at the end of the year. The standard was not as high as in previous years, the main troub le being lack of confidence, lack of knowledge and lack of technique in instruction. Results:Those qualifying for promotion to Sergeant: T. Puke, P. Ramsay, L. Penn, 1. Papps, K. Comb er, P. Komlos, A. Fullerton-Smith, T. Fookes, D. Hinch, F. Bennett, W. Tay lor, I. Lobb, M. Wellington, K. Way. In August the School was fortunate in having a creditable performance of foot drill demonstrated to them by the vis iting Regular Force Cadet football team from Waiouru. Major Firth, chief instructor of cadets at Waiouru, addressed the School after the demonstration on "The Army as a Career." The Sole Cup, awarded to the School's best N.C.O., was won this year by W.0.1 G. R. Jensen. In October Brigadier A. H. Andrews examined W.0.1 G. R. Jensen, who was the Area 8 nominee for the William Robert Friar Memorial Prize, awa rded to the best N.C.O. in the Central Military District. The increased strength of t路he Battalion and the fact that one of the smaller ranges was condemned necessitated this year the construction of another range with a capacity of 30 shots . Bulldozing for this was carried out in March and the rang e came into use for the first time this term. it should be the means of raising the standard of shooting in the Battalion.

SIGNALS A successful Barracks Week was held and consisted of e lementary drill and Signals training. Fullest advantage was taken of the opportunity for training by the organisation of a full-day exercise at the back of Paritutu when the corps was divided equally into " In vaders" and "Defenders." Instruction has been continued throughout the year in Morse, telephone and wireless communication, drill and fieldcraft, with "stunts" frequently held on the School farm. The Steeplechase this yea r was again covered by "48" sets, the coverage being fairly successful. Our thanks go to Corporals Rogers and Hetherington for their valuable help and instruction . G. R. Jensen.

A.T.C. The Squadron this year was composed as usual of three flights. The programme for Barracks Week was most interesting: Lectures w_ere gi~en on subjects ranging from parachutes to rockets. Dunng the year mstruct1on

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS was given on the usual subjects and also on radio, use being made of the mobile van 2CI set and a field 2CI station. An instructor's notebook is being compil ed for the N.C.O .s of the next and following years. The A.T.C. was selected to form the guard of honour on the occasion of the visit of Major-General Lockhart. The standard of rifle drill achieved was fairly high. The inspecting officer did, however, discover that the safety catch on one rifle was not applied . Flight-Sergeant D. K. Derby was nominated by the Squadron for a possible overseas flight. Many School A.T.C. cadets have flown in R.N.Z.A.F. aircraft during the year, four in a Bristol Freighter and twenty in a Devon while at Camps at Ohakea, and about twenty-five in a Harvard from Bell Block Airport. Several of our members have applied for careers in the R.N.Z.A.F. and we wish them every success. This Squadron, together with No. 8 Town Squadron, which about forty from School attend, extends the primary object of the A.T.C., that is to promote air-mindedness among the youth of New Zealand. D. K. Derby.

SOCCER NOTES This year there were nine School teams competing in North Taranaki soccer competitions. The 1st XI won the Senior B competition for the Acheson Cup and also a competition for the Parkinson Cup. This cup is in memory of Mr. V. Parkinson, whose untimely death was a great loss to soccer in the city. He was a keen supporter of soccer in the School and his advice and criticism were always sound. The inter-Collegiate matches were a little disappointing this year. The first against Wellington College was to have been played as a curtain-raiser to the test between the touring Chinese team and New Zealand at Wellington, but Athletic Park was a quagmire so the game was transferred to Wakefield Park which was in a similar condition. We could not adapt ourselves to the impossible conditions and were soundly beaten 5-0. Mount Albert Grammar this year produced their strongest team of recent years. The game was played on Western Park in brilliantly fine weather but with a light southerly blowing . The game was e x tremel y fast and hard with both sides producing good football at times. The half-time score was 1-1, our goal coming from a brilliant shot by Viver from the right touchline. In the early parts of the second half the standard of football rose considerably. Our defence, howeve r, began to tire and Mount Albert ran up more goals to win 5-1. The match against Wanganui Technical, played at Wanganui, was lost 5-2. The smaller Wanganui team this year had far more finish than us. They scored two glorious goals in the first half, one from each wing. In the second half Wanganui scored three more goals to our two. Wanganui were the better team on the day and well deserved their win . Possibly this game would be more even if played earlier in the season when we were at our peak. We congratulate Ham, Pelham, Raine and Burgess who were selected for the Senior B representative side. The inter-House comp etition for the Holden Cup was this year won by East. The first round saw East beat Pridham 4-0, Central beat Moyes

4-1, West beat Niger 6-0, Carrington having the bye. In the semi-finals East beat Central 2-1 and West beat Carrington 3-0. The final between East and West was very rug>Jed with neither team able to penetrate the other's defence. In the second half both sides scored an opportunist's goal, but East clinched the game with a spectacular free kick from well out to win 2-1. R. N. Burgess.

HOCKEY NOTES. This year one team was entered in the North Tarana ki Junior competition, and one team in the Third Grade competition. The Third Grade team was unlucky not to win its competition again this year, as it was narrowly beaten by lnglewood after extra time had been played. This team proved itself an excellent side and it will be a great start to building up the senior team in the future. The senior team this year was on the whole young and inexperienced, but considering this handicap they played well. Two games were won in the competition matches against older and much more experienced opponents, but gradual improvement was shown throughout the season's play. The college matches against Stratford T.H.S., Hawera T.H.S. and Wanganui Technical resulted in losses for us, and we were also beaten by a team from Opunake D.H.S. All the College matches were played路 away from school this year . A team entered in the annual seven-a-sid e tournament held at Hawera were runners-up in their section, winning three games, drawing one, and losing one. In the annual match against the Girls' High School, the senior team drew 1-1 in a 路 close and exciting game. A team picked from the 1st XV also played the girls and was beaten 3-2. This year the old style football jerseys were replaced by the School's new black and white quartered jerseys and their appearance on the field was much smarter. G. Brown and G. Haszard were selected to play for North Taranaki in a trial match against South Ta ranaki. The stick presented annually by Mr. R. Clarke for the most improved player was won this year by P. Simo nson . With the opening of the new Highlands Intermediate School, hockey

is now being introduced to boys at an earlier stage, and this should prove a great help to the developm e nt of this sport in the School. The recent Indian tour also aroused interest in the School and surrounding district. The fact that the Wanganui game was arranged to coincide with the lndian-North Island game, gave the boys an opportunity to see first-class hockey and they were made to realise their own d eficiencies in stick work. G. F. Haszard.

SWIMMING NOTES This year's championship results indicate a higher standard of swimming than last year, although still perhaps a little below that of previous years. The keen competition and the large number of events contested suggest no lack of interest in the sport. lt was in the breaststroke and backstroke events that perhaps the best competition occurred as three records were broken in those events. N.

Saxton broke the existing reco rd in a heat of the Senior Backstroke, and R. Fa'alelei proved unbeatable and made a new record in the Under 16 Backstroke. The other two new records were set by D. G. C. Swan, in the Senior Backstroke and Butterfly events. One new event in the swimm ing programme was namely the life-saving event for which the Smith and Easton This yea r there were only three pai rs competing but we fo ll owing years there will be greater competition for thanks go to Mr. Hatchwell for his judg ing of this event.

added this year, Cup is presented. hope that in the this prize. Our

This year we saw in the House points an equally keen competition and interest by al l swimmers and spectators, although Central House won by a large margin . Once again we have the pleasure of congratulating a swimmer on his success in the Flannagan Cup Harbour race. This year our congratulations go to T. W. Boon, the winner of the swim.

Championship Winners Senior.-T. W. Boon (13 points) 1, N. N. Saxton (9 points) 2, D. Byers (2 points) 3. Junior.-T. D. Simcock (11 points) 1, I. M. Foreman (10 points) 2, P. B. Strombom (3 points) 3. Unde r 14. -M. G. Sax ton (15 points) 1, w. A. Johnson (6 points) 2, B. N. Patten (3 points) 3. House Points.-Central 75, Pridham 36, Carrington and West equal, 16. Championship Events SENIOR50 Yards: T. W. Boon 1, T. Fa'asa lafa 2, N. N. Saxton 3. Time, 28sec. 100 Yards: T. W. Boon 1, N. N. Saxton 2, D. Byers 3. Time, 65.6sec.

FIRST SOCCER ELEVEN, 1955. Back Row: I. P. Raine, W. D. Wall, T. D. Walker, F. W. Worn, G. R. Pelham, J. Viver.

Front Row: G. A. Neve, N. F. Wray, R. N. Burgess (Captain), L. J. Ham, J. A. Tannahill , B. E. Spedding.

220 Yards: N. N. Saxton 1, T. W. Boon 2, D. Byers 3. Time, 2min. 51.6sec.

JUNIOR33 1-3 Yards: I. M. Forem a n 1, T. D. Simcock 2, R. Fa'alelei 3. Time, 18.5sec. 50 Yards: I. M. Foreman 1, T. D. Simcock 2, I. H. Sergeant 3. 29.5sec.

Time,

100 Yards: T. D. Simcock 1, P. B. Strombom 2, I. H. Sergeant 3. Time, 69.9sec.

UNDER 1433 1-3 Yards: M. G. Saxton 1, W. A. Johnson 2, K. L. Buckley 3. Time, 20sec. 50 Yards: M. G. Saxton 1, W. A. Johnson 2, J. Stubbs 3. Time, 32.7sec. 66 2-3 Yards: M. G. Sax ton 1, B. N. Patten 2, J. Stubbs 3. Time, 45.6sec. Diving Championships Senior: A. W. Smith 1, L. Penn 2, M. Gardiner 3. Junior: W. Sanderson 1, I. M. Foreman 2, I. H. Parr 3. Under 14: D. Brown 1, V. Rere 2, P. C. Fredsburg 3.

FI RST HOCKEY ELE VEN, 1955. Back Row: D. J . Conway, G. V. Cox, R. W. White, J . D. Clarke, D. A. Andrews. Front Row : H. R. Barr, G. E. Brown , G. F. Haszard (Capta in), J. R. Shepherd, K. J . Gu nn.

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS Senior Championship s

50 Yards Breaststroke: D. G. C. Swan 1, N. N. Saxton 2, P. J. Chicken 3. Time, 35.6sec. (Record.) 50 Yards Backstroke: T. W. Boon 1, N. N. Saxton 2, P. J. Chicken 3. Time, 34.6sec. 33 1-3 Yards Butterfly: D. G. C. Swan 1, N. N. Sax ton 2, F. L. Bygrave 3. Time, 21.7sec. (Record.) Life-Saving Event

D. G. C. Swan and I. M. Foreman 1, A. W. Smith and F. L. Bygrave, and B. Bossley and G. Hyde, 2 equal. Senior Handicaps

33 1-3 Yards: B. M. Scott 1, B. M. McCallum 2, J. Orams 3. Time, 19sec. 50 Yards: B. M. Scott 1, L. Penn 2, I. Ross 3. Time, 32.3sec. Relays Inter-House: Central 1, Pridham 2, Carrington 3. Time, 1 min. 14.5sec. Inter-Form: 3P2 1, 5G2 2, 5 Gl 3. Time, 1 min. 33.4sec. Day Boys v . Boarders: Day Boys.

D. G. C. Swan. SHOOTING NOTES

Shooting this year has been dogged by bad weather and consequently there has been some delay in completing the School trophies. Nevertheless, all cadets shot at the School .22 range and the Fifth and Sixth Formers completed their Part 1 Instr uctiona l Course on the .303 range at Rewa Rewa. The standard throughout the School was better than average and those competing for the various School Cups showed an exceptionally high siBndard. During the year the Army bulldozed a new .22 range for us on the School property and as a result of the help of many w illing working parties to get it into working order, we now can shoot 30 cadets in one detail compared with 12 on the old rang e. Thi s will e na b le us to complete the .22 shooting in the summer months. The winners of the various School Trophies were:McDiarmid Belt and School Championship (.303): G. B. Rayward. Runner-up: A. Smith. Senior Lady Godley Cup and Shell Case (.303): W. D. Woodward. Runners-up: R. M. Dodd and R. B. Kemp. Searle Cup (.303): G. L. Petersen. Kelly Cup (.303): G. B. Ra yward.

Runner-up: A. Smith. Runner-up: A. Fullerton-Smith.

Hamblyn Cup (_22): D. Whitehead. I. H. Sergeant.

Runners-up: G. L.

Petersen and

The Loveday Cup for boys under 15 and the Mcleod and Slade Cup for boys under 14 will be shot after final term exams.

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS

TENNIS NOTES

Final: The result of this final seemed fairly obvious as the East team had won all its matches to love and the team consisted of four of the top six players on the School ladder. But despite all odds against winning, Central won the final with only one match lost. Results (Central names mentioned first) : G. R. Jensen d . G. A. Neve 10-8, R. Purser d . I. E. Webster 9-7, P. M. Trehey lost to D. J . Rowlands 7-9, J . McConachy d. R. W. Thompson 9-3, G. R. Jensen and R. Purser d. G. A. Neve and I. E. Webster 9-2, P. M. Trehey and J. McConachy d. D. J. Rowlands and R. W. Thompson 9-6. Central defeated East five matches to one.

The 1954-55 season proved to be one of the most successful seasons the School has had for many years. In conjunction with the Girls' High School, teams were entered in the "A," "B" a nd "C" grade inter-club competitions. The "A" team owing to examinations, representa ti ve trials and not being able to play on Sundays, had to be withdrawn from the competition but the School proved to be superior in the "C" grade competition when it won the Waters Shield. Although this "C" team changed considerably during the season it met with considerable success when it won the Northern Division competition and went on to defeat Waitara in the zone final. The team that won the final from Waitara was as follows: I. E. Webster, D. J. Rowlands, R. W. Thompson, V. R. Hareb. The most 路successfu l player during the season proved to be G. A. Neve, who competed successfully in the Hawera Lawn Tennis Championships at Christmas. He was runner-up in the Under 19 Singles, winner of the Under 19 Doubles partnered by another promising Schoo l player, R. Purser, and winner of the Open Combines. In late January he rep resented the School at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships for players under 18, which was held at Hami lton . This season he began successfully by winning the Labour Day Tournament from T. Jenkins, the score being 6-1' 6-1. The top four boys on the Ladder, namely R. S. Croxson, G. A. Neve,

T. Jenkins and G. R. J ensen, represented Taranaki in the Slazenger Shield competition. This team beat Manawatu in the first round without the loss of a match and then was drawn against Auckland. This match was played at Stanley Street and although Taranaki did not w in a match special mention must be given to the two School players Richard Croxson and Trevor Jenkins who put up splendid performances against the Under 19 New Zealand Junior Sing les champion, B. Wolfe, and the Under 17 New Zealand Junior Singles champion, L. Gerrard, respectively. The School was fully represented at the North Taranaki Lawn Tennis Tournament held in early January. The School was represented at the Auck land Lawn Tennis Championships by G. R. Jensen, D. J. Rowlands, T. Jenkins and J. D. Raines and at the New Zea land Junior Championships by G. R. Jensen and R. S. Croxson. Results of last year's School championships:Senior Singles: R. S. Croxson d. G. R. Jensen 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. Croxson, with erratic volleying and too much baseline p lay, dropped the second set, but came back in the th ird set with grand net play to w in it quite comfortab ly. Senior Doubles: T. Jenkins and B. Tuck d. G. R. Jensen and G. A. Neve 2-6, 6-0, 6-2. Junior Singles: D. J . Rowlands d. R. W. Thompson 6-2, 7-5. Junior Doubles: D. J. Rowlands and R. W. Thompson d. J. R. Wood and D. E. Waiter 6-3, 6-4. Inter-House Competition First Round: Central d. West 6-0, East d. Pridham 6-0, Carrington d. Moyes 6-0, Niger the bye. Second Round: Central d. Carrington 4-2, East d. Niger 6-0.

G. R. Jensen . TABLE TENNIS This year the club has had another successful season. However, the membership has decreased slightly, mainly because of the very few day boys taking part. The boarders are perhaps a little more fortunate in that they can use the gymnasium during week-ends on Sunday afternoons, as well as on the normal club nights. Throughout the season there has been keen competition for places on the ladder, especially amongst the top eight. As usual, the School entered four teams in the North Taranaki grade competitions. Although the teams were not successful, they all enjoyed the games and put up creditable performances. The positions held on the ladder are as follows:D. Wood 1, T. Takai 2, D. Waiter 3, T. Fa'asalafa 4, R. Wallis 5, J. Wood 6, E. Ward 7, L. Calvert 8, B. Kohn 9, A. Locke 10, B. Kemp 11 , J. Richards 12, I. Boese 13, D. Lambourne 14, R. Alison 15, M. Geary 16, B. Gernhoefer 17. This year the annual club championships were held in August, and although entries were good the standard of play was rather disappointing. The results are:Under 14 Singles: P. Florence beat R. Chapman 21-14. Under 14 Doubles: W. G. Shearer and T. H. Coley beat J. Perham and M. Mills 19-21, 21-16, 21-17. Intermediate Singles: D. E. Waiter beat D. Lambourn e 21-10, 21-11. Intermediate Doubles: R. W. Thompson and J. B. Chapman beat D. E. Waiter and L. B. Calvert 21-19, 21-17. Senior Singles: T. Fa'asalafa beat T. Takai 21-12, 21-19, 21-19. Senior Doubles: T. Fa'asalafa and T. Takai beat R. Wall is and I. Boese 21-16, 21-17, 21-18. J. R. Wood. ROWING NOTES The recently re-formed School Rowing Club at present boasts fourteen highly enthusiastic members, but it is hoped that numbers will increase rapidly and a strong following for the sport established. At the commencement of the 1954-55 season all fourteen were beginners, but by March 1955, we were oarsmen of a reasonable standard. We were introduced to the fundamentals of rqwing in the dry boat of the

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS New Plymouth Rowing Clu b. Later we took the high seas in the Club's training d inghy fitted with th e apparatus of the convent ional row ing skiff. By November a ll had made a d ebut in the fo urs skiffs. Soon after the re -comme ncement of school after the Christmas holidays, the New Plymouth Rowing Club had to vacate its quarters, w hich we had used up t ill then . The Clifton Rowing Club generously offered us the use of its clubhouse and equ ipment. From then on we travel led to and from Waitara twice each week after school and on Saturday afternoons . We all gain ed va luable experience and under th e expert eye of the Clifto n coach, Mr. G. Top less, made rapid progress. In Ma rch, members of the club trave lled to Wanganu i and spent the day at the Collegiate School. We received instr uct ion from the Col leg iate coach and rowed on the Wanganui River, one of the best stretches in the Domin ion.

At the end of the season, t rophy races were held at Waitara in which we combined w ith members of t he Clifton Club and raised nine mixed crews. Three heats, with th ree fours in each were arranged and the winner of each heat qualified for the final. The course was over half a mile and some exciting finishes were witnessed. We were very pleased that two of our boys, !an Lobb and Brian Scott, were in the winning four, as we had been ambitious to compete with Clifton on equa l terms for some time . On disembarking these two received the traditional salutation for ,..,embers of a winn ing crew from the rest of the boys. This failed to "dampen" their spirits or ours, however, and it was considered by a ll to be a satisfactory culmination to a highly successful season.

SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS years. The set exercises were more difficult than before, but the standards were h igh, espec ia ll y in the intermediate class where the pa ral le l bars were used for th e first time. it is interest ing to note that the set exercise for the senior tumbling was the same as that in this year's New Zea land champ ionsh ips. The School entered teams in the Junior and Intermediate competitions. The Intermediates won the cross horse and the parallel bars and came second in the tumbl ing, while the Jun ior A team came fi rst equal in t he cross horse and second in the tumb ling . The competition was conducted on an informal basis and although there were few spectators the competitors mixed freely, making the afternoon very successful. term.

The Schoo l Championships were he ld toward the end of the third The resu lts were as follows:-

Third Form : P. N. Dobson (228) 1, C. D. Ekdahl (226) 2, C. G. Whittaker (219) 3. A very high standard was set. The exercises were difficu lt and al l competitors performed with neatness and confidence. Fourth Form: A. L. Wilson (225) 1, R. G. Shepherd (219) 2, G. B. Capper (212) 3. The competition was closer than the marks indicate. Wilson gained and kept his lead by be ing more consistent than the other competitors. Fifth Form: J. B. Chapman (211) 1, M. V. Geary (210) 2, (200) 3. The competition was very close between the first three Chapman lost points to Geary in the tumbling but regained the parallel bars and horizontal bar. Genera lly the standard was last year.

R. B. Smith competitors. lead in the higher than

We are very grateful to Mr. Topless for his inva luabl e coaching, and the help he has given us in many ways; to the members of t he Clifton Rowing Club for their patient and not completely futile efforts, both ind ividual ly and co ll ectively, to improve our rowing; and to Mr. H. Collier, president of the New Plymouth Rowing Club, for his fatherly interest in our welfare throughout.

The competition for the open event had not been he ld when The Taranakian went to print.

We hope that rowing is now firmly established as a School activity and that in the forseeable future interest in a very worthwhi le sport will increase sufficiently to enable the club to possess its own boats and club house. J . J. Terris.

Reading Prizes

GYMNASTIC NOTES Although gymnastics is not a prominent activity in the School, th e boys interested have been making good progress in the special classes held on Frid ay afte rnoons . The standard, although not as high as the Schoo l has know n, is bette r t han thet of the past few years. Unfortunate ly the Schoo l loses many of the day boys to the Y.M.C.A. and School teams consist mainly of boarders. The facilities are gradually being improved . A new horse has been made, new vau lting stands bo ught and bars have been erected on the bottom ground. During the third term the Taranaki Gymnast ic Association again he ld Fewer teams entered its an nual competition in the School Gymnasium. this year and thus eliminated the confusion that was evident in previous

A. W. Smith.

READING, DEBATING AND ORATORY

This year the Junior and Senior read ing was judged by Archdeacon Gavin . He said that he was surprised to find that the Juniors read much better tha n the Seniors a lthough the latter had a harder passage to read. Generally the Se niors read too fast. For th e first time this year the finalists read an unprepared passage. Junior: M. S. Croxson, 3P1, 1; J . B. Mathews, 4P2, 2; D. W. Ware, 3P1, and S. L. Horsburgh , 3P2, 3 equal; B. McNeill, 4G1, 5. Senior: R. M. Dodd, 5P1, 1; D. Sarten, 5P1, 2; E. G. Jones, 6Sc.2, 3 路 B. D. Smith, 6A, 4; R. L. Edwards, 5P2, and P. M." Trehey, 6B, 5 equal. Junior Oratory

Twelve speakers remained from the Third and Fourth Forms for the semi-finals of the Junior Oratory: Morine, Croxson, Ha lliday and Dickson from 3P1, Slyfield and Saxton from 3P2, Wingate 3EB 1, Sanders, Dravitzki Mr. Vea le selected and Hamilton 4P1, Quail 4P2 and McNei ll 4Gl. Morin e, Croxson, Halliday, Dravitzki and McNeill to speak on "The Battle

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of Britain," "The Bombard Story," "Horatio Nelson," "Capta in Scott" and "Abstract Art" respectively in the fin a Is.

MESSENGERS (With apologies to John Masefield)

The finals were held in the Gymnasium on November 15th, before the debating final. Mr. J. D. Quirke, the judge, said that all the finalists acquitted themselves we ll , there being only 11 points in 100 between the first and the last. He awarded the Moss Cup for Junior Oratory to Halliday who was one point ahead of McNei/1. He added that the orators w ith the exception of McNei/1 used too much narrative in their speeches that was familiar to us all and in general they spoke too quickly. Debating The first round of the Senior Inter-House Debate began in October and the subject chosen by the Debating Committee was: "That the 40-hour week has proved beneficial to New Zealand." The teams were:Pridham: R. S. Garner, F. Bennett. Carrington: R. 0. Davies, B. Rumba//.

Mercury of winged feet, from starlit heaven, Gliding down to earth past the mountains of the moon, With a satchel of star-dust, Sybil-songs, Odysseys, Rainbows, moonbeams, and an Empire's doom. Courier of Richelieu, from sleeping Paris, Galloping to Toulon down dese rted poplar aisles, With a packet of dossiers, death warrants, love sonnets, Billets-deux, fl atte ries and poison phials. Weary British Don-R w ith dust-stained motor bike, Jolting over pot holes in the heat of day, With a pannier of documents, messages, acquittance rolls, Indents, orders and rem ittances of pay. D. W. Hinch, 5Pl. CALM AFTER STORM The sea of cloud now drifts at ease; the storm has passed, and through the rifts the radiant moon sends forth its beams, and lights the Earth with a glow incapable of warmth.

Moyes: F. L. Bygrave, E. D. Penny. Niger: M. G. Denton, S. Carryer. West: B. F. Sampson, F. Worn. Central: P. M. Treh ey, T. W. Boon. East: M. D. Butler, D. J. Davy. Country: K. N. Price, M. N. Harford.

The winter wind that shrieked and roared, has now passed on and shrieks no more. Bitter tongues of chilling wind have ceased to whine and lick the backs of frozen men.

In this round Pridham (negative) defeated Niger, Country (negative) defeated Moyes, West (nega tive) defeated East and Central (affirmative) defeated Carrington. Because three of the w in ning teams had taken the same side, the subject for debate was changed to "That Capital Punishment is Desirabl e" in the second round . Central (affirmative) defeated Pridham and West (negative) defeated Country. In this round B. D. Smith replaced N. Harford in the Country team and J . R. Shepherd replaced F. Worn in the West tea m.

Twinkling stars now light the sky; sparkling spheres that live at night. Mazes, planets, seas of space; galaxies of grandeur and the majesty of Heaven.

Mr . J. D. Quirke declared Central, P. M. Trehey (leader) and T. W. Boon, the w inn e rs of the cup presented by the Wellington Old Boys. He said that the Centra l team spoke very well and enumerated more points than d id West, although in his summing up the Central leader reiterated too much. He added that in a debate of this kind it was not necessary to quote from various authorities as one man's word was as good as another 1 s.

B. F. Sampson.

All the photographs in this Magazine are by Charters and Guthrie, 27a Devon Street, New Plymouth, except that of the School Play, which is by Crago Studies Ltd., 79 Devon Street, New Plymouth.

R. M. Dodd, 5Pl. THE MIRAGE I saw a man on a horse Riding against the sun. " Hallo, Don Cossack!" I cried, He shouted, " Hallo, my son." The Caspian Sea shimmered, The Kazak tents shone For a moment in New Zealand, Then the f':orseman was gone. D. W. Hinch, 5Pl.

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS THE JET

lt appeared, lt cam e like a gliding gull That flows without a sound. lt passed, A shining devil screaming its wrath With a strength that knew no bound . lt vanished, With a thunderous roar that bored Through the ears, making them pound. The jet.

J. Burford, 4Pl. THE MOTOR-CYCLE

A stuttering, trembling streak Of stifling steel; A whimpering, whining shriek Of wobbling wheel. A shattering, clattering roar Of fractured frame And mashed-up motor, or A piston lame. The rider, raging, peeps Through perspex pale, As the creature, cringing, creeps To a woeful wail. A dying sob-a gasp: All is still. The engine rests its raspThat blasted hill! C. E. Humphries, SE. THIS CITY (with apologies to Wordsworth)

This country has not anything to show more fair: Disappointed, would be the tourist who passed by Our snow clad peak, in all its majesty. This city now doth with the Capital share, The wondrous service of the railcar; both ways a pair. Our G.P.O ., books, and visitors lie Awaiting accommodation, under our rain filled sky; Dep ressed and rotting in the humid air. Never before did Blyde more soundly sleep As in his first success, he climbed a sugar loaf hill, And saw, and heard, the piles driven in deep! Th e Mangaotuku floodeth at its own sweet will: And the citizens cry, that our very council seems asleep; For ali their growing gardens have stopped still. K. Way, 5Pl.

SC HOOL PLAY- THE MERCHANT OF VENiCE. THE COURT SCENE .

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS' FOREST FIRE

From the forest, silent forest, Haunts of elk, of panther, lion, Haunts of hippo, rhino, vulture, Huge giraffe and tiny monkey, Comes the sound of wails, of crying. Through the forest, humid forest, leaping, pounding, pours the game, Running, striding from the danger, Great and universal danger, Scorching, searing, blinding flame. Till the river, cool clear river, Greets the creatures, bids them swim. In a body all take to it, lion and rhino, side by side, Till the fire is halted, vanquished, Fire so harsh, so cruel, so grim. Half the forest, ancient forest, Is charred and black beyond belief, To the bank of father river Great life giver, father river, Saver of long-lasting grief. From the banks of father river, Creatures leave at their own leisure, Seeking here for food and slumber, Interrupted food and slumber, Interrupted rest and pleasure. D. Barr, 3P 1.

"VERY DANGEROUS"

A notorious robber and killer was he, A black-hearted villain of darkest degree. Nobody could catch him (e'en if they attempted), Not even the parson could say: "He's repented ." He ~ad killed half a dozen , most probably more, And the rascal himself was quite proud of that score. " Not fair," say the ladies. "Tut! tut!" spoke the squire. "Should not be permitted," is the talk by the fire. " A tie he will get," said the Smithy, Tom Fleck, " Made of strong rope to be tied round his neck." Nobody had seen him, but they all felt quite sure That it wasn't a gangster that they had to cure. Not a plain, measly mortal that had to be caught .. . . . . But Reynard the Fox, killing chickens for sport! T. Wingate, 3E.B. 1.

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THE STEEPLECHASE {With apologies to Thomas H!)od.)

THE WHITE HIGHWAY

With sandshoes dirty and torn, With ankles weary and sore, A Schoolboy ran in unscholarly shorts, Trying to finish by fourStitch! Stitch! Stitch! Through mud-hole ploughing along, Or narrowly missing th e perilou.s ditch, He groaned the "Steep lechase Song!" Plod! Plod! Plod! While the winner is breaking the tape; And plod-p lod-plod, Till my feet poke out through the crepe! it's 0! to be in school Along with an algebra book, Where scholar heeds naught but cross-multiplying rule, If this is the route they took! Plod-plod-plod Till my head begins to sag; Plod-plod-plod Till my feet a re starting to drag! Stone, and bramble, and hill, Hill , and bramble, and stone, Till over the finishing li ne I creep, And stagger away-alone!

K. S.-D. Austin, 6A.

"FAILING FAST"

Our poor Maths. Master said, "A h me! My day is almost done. I've got rheumatics in my knee, And now it's hard to run . I've got a measle on my foot, On my nose a large chill-blain, And bless us all if I haven 't got Mathematics on the brain!' 1

it was a cough That carried him off; lt was a coffin They carried him off in. THE TUI

The Tui has a glossy black back And a tuft of wh ite feathers under his You will hear him give a rush of joyful And fly into the neighbouring bush Which echoes his joyous song , You w ill find him there in a flo wering Either Kowhai, Rata or gum. Playing acrobats Having lots of fun, Eating berries Or sucking nectar like a bee Out of a pendulous flowering tree.

He gazed intently down into the swirling cloud below. Now and then, through occasiona l gaps in the strange vapo ur, he caught a g limpse of a vast plain. He shuddered, as the jagged surface loomed closer. For decades, the great scientists had argued whether the planet was inhabited, and he had been sent to find out. it was a thankl ess task, one which he regarded w ith distaste. But still, his wife Co-leen had been perm itted to come with him. The council had at last seen that no man could be expected to bear the absolute solitude and ethereal silence of a long spa<:;e journey alone. The gaps grew more frequent, until his saucer-like craft burst through the cloud ceil ing, and he could see be low him, spread in detail, the forbidding plain . He gazed at it apprehensively. Closer and closer it came, menacing, yet attracting. The saucer hit the ground, and spun a short distance, leaving a trail of charred earth. it came to rest. Silence once more fell, as though the protesting planet had lost interest in its a lien visitor. it hung over the craft, like a canopy of death . He shivered. The silence of a dead planet, he thought. He felt a brief, reassuring touch of warmth. He turned, and saw Co-leen. She was star ing intently at the plain. "There's a road-out there." She spoke quietly. He gazed out of the craft, on to the monotonous regu larity of the plain . There, snaking gracefully over the ground, he saw a great white highway. "Then there are people here," she said, awed. "Sure ly there "Do we build roads across deserts?" he replied. would be towns, fields and vehicles, if people dwelt here now. There were people--once." "Once?" she queried, puzzled. " The instruments show faint radio-activity," he replied. " There is your answer-they have destroyed themselves. But how long ago, I do not know ." The two stared out in silence. "Yet, they must have been a great race, to build a highway like that," she said, her voice a wh.isper. " Then it was their very greatness that destroyed them," he re plied . They stood quietly, paying silent tribute to an unknown race. Unobtrusive ly, a wind sprung up. Particles of earth spattered against the craft. Over the horizon, a dark haze appeared. Gradually, it occupied an ever greater portion of the sky. 11

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chin. notes

tree,

L. R. Bublitz, 3P3.

Dust," he said, ''p robably radio-active.

We must leave. "

The saucer rose gently, leaving behind the planet that was called He looked down, in the fleeting seconds that by its peop le, Earth . remained. He thought he glimpsed a vehicle moving on the road, fleeing from the approaching dust. And then the road was gone, and the clouds obscured his view. . A pity, that he had been sent too late . . . Th e old Chevrolet rattled down the road, trying to escape being it was occupied by a man marooned by the approaching dust storm. and a woma n. "Reckon we' ll make the city before the dust, Colleen?" queried the man. " It'll be mighty uncomfortable if we don't. Reckon we'll have to leave Oklahoma soon, the farm's just about had it. Damn this dust! Say, what's that up the re?" They both stared at a f ast receding object in th e sky. He shrugged. "Mighty funny things happen these days." S. L. Dickson, SP 1.

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AND SO TO SLEEP

I. heard vaguely the command to re lax . A need le slith ered beneath my skm: I was drawn qu ick ly into a trance by the morp hi a. I lay, a lmost uncon~c10us , the nerveless marble of a surgical mason. Strange how the after 1mages glared in my brain. Th e nurse's smile, iron ic it seemed to my deluded brain. I . fought a _losing battle aga inst the tentacles of the drug . 1 had the I was conscious of a liquid near me. A dr_1~pmg ilqu1d, a sea of dripping liq uid . I rea lised this to be the repet1t1v_e panorama of a drug-indu ced unconscio usness. 1 know 1 am almost uncon~c1ous but the presence of water sti ll persists. 1 see a pool , still, meta lli c. A drop breaks the surface, ri pples spread outwards . A second drop falls. .' rem!"mber where I am, realise w hat the fumbling at my arm means. We.1ghts roll from my eyes, the lids are no long e r heavy. Before me stands a blood transfusio n trolley. I hear a clear vo ice. se nsat 1o~ of _be 1_n g drawn down .

1/E /even minutes, we're working fast.

Store this, nurse, p lease."

I. Saint, 4Pl.

head as though about to strike at some imag inary foe. Slow ly, ever so slow ly, he lowered the mere unti l it was level w ith his eyes . What he saw was enough to make even the strongest person qu iver. With eyes as large as saucers and his mouth open w id e li ke that of a n idiot, he watched as the red streaks slowly started to brighten and converge into one red mass. He remembe red the old tri bal story of th e "Mere of Death," which had mysteriou s ly killed all its owners in successio n and that anyone who came in contact was doomed to die some horrible and sudden death . With a shriek he ru shed headlong towa rds the stream where he could throw away th is evil monster of death. Sudden ly, as his arm was raised to hurl the object on to the rocks be low th e waterfa ll , the ground sl ipped from under him an d w ith a scream he fe ll on to the rocks far below. Next day a small broken body was found by a sea rch party from the village, ly in g among the rocks. In his hand was the remains of a

mere.

The mere, wet w ith blood, had found its last victim.

"THE MERE"

Rewi had just turned twe lve, and as he trudged along the narrow, w in d in g path wh ich led to his hut, he thought himself very much a man . He pulled his shoulders back and fo r once he lifted his grubby hat to Mrs. Kohe as he passed her. His wide brown feet pattered over the hard, leaf-strew n path. Sudden ly he stopped, looked round, saw no one in sight and slipped furtively _into . the bush~s. . He could clearly hear the loud, chiding note of the tu1 as 1t sang gady m the Kowhai tree and the chatter of the small trout stream as it danced merrily along. He could see the black stones g listen as the spray sp rang off th em. His hands deep in his pockets, he strode along through thick masses of scrub and native bush, continual ly crossing and recrossing the stream. At last he broke out into a cl earing w hich looked as though at one time a fire had swept through it, and now, all that was left was a small hut, made of ponga fronds and supplejac k. Rewi e ntered the hut and w ith a satisfied grin, picked up from under a pi le of rubbish, a smooth, flat ~bject. In his hand he cl asped a greenston e " mere" he had found while sw immi ng with his f riends in a new swimmin g poo l which they had discovere d just below the waterfall . He could te ll the mere was sacred by the strange littl e red streaks running like vei ns through the greenston e. He wou ld not tell a nyone of his discovery . it was the first time in his life that Rewi had han dled such a va lu ab le object and he was determin ed not to part w ith it. After p lay ing with it for some time and pretendin g he was several famous chiefs all ro ll ed into one, he decided that it was getting late and perh aps he should take the mere and hide it in a better p lace, as a ll the vi ll age chi ldren knew of his hut. By chance they might discover h is beautiful piece of g reenstone . . As he walked, pretendin g he was a great chief, he whispere d to h1mself and waved the mere above his head . Suddenly , for no reason at a ll he fe lt strange ly frightene d. The mere seemed to be tingling in his hand. He held it poised above his

G. Hase ll , 3Pl. REX DOWDIN G MEMORIAL ESSAY-1 954 AN ATOMIC LANDSCAPE

Hovering at our ease, above the scarred and blackened ruins of our home land, we took in slow ly the debris-strew n landscape wh ich was all that rema in ed of our war-wrac ked country of whom the sole escapers were ourselves . it had been two days since the d evastatin g and awesome bomb had fallen, causing, mostly through rad io-act ivity, the death of the enti re popu lation save ourse lves. Now, as we looked with saddened eyes at our ru in ed country, we were th a n kf ul that we had been spared. Whereve r the eye roamed it met, with horror, the same desolate blackness of the island. Our particular city had been razed to the ground bu t, here and there, a telegraph pole by some mysteriou s chance, sti ll lifted itself to the lower ing sky. On the thresho ld of most of the semiob lite rated houses and in the maze of debr is-littered streets, blackened , bu rnt, deform ed corpses lay in all altitudes of a grotesqu e death. Not a thing stirred aga inst the darkened sky, flecked wit h patches of br illiant red. The hot, clamm y a ir was not re lieved by a breath of fresh cool ing wind, nor had it been since this awfu l blast of death and deso lation had swept away all traces of life o n this poor island. Somehow the thought that man had built this thing of destructio n was inconceiv able, b ut the stark, blackened corpses of the myriad dead bore out the horrible truth like mute witnesses of a murder trial. Such had been the fo rce of the bl ast, that, li ke a titanic hand, it had wrenched apart the island and left it cracked a nd broken like a disca rd ed w ind ow-pane. Now, suddenly like a huge furnace door opening unexpected ly, a breath of air much hotter than before arose from out of one huge fissure a nd flames began to leap and roar from within the bowels of the ea rth. In seconds it became too hot for our helicopte r and we rose to w itn ess this new-born spectacle from a g reater height. it seemed as though some of these man-mad e fissures in the land reached down to the centre of the ea rth itself and fire was leaping up a hundred feet, to extinguis h itse lf in the ea rth's atmosphe re. This last was not the only

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spectacle worth record ing for, with a great h issing the surrounding sea foamed and flung itse lf in all attitudes of unrest. Then , most awesome of all, the island heaved, a sigh escaped from the fissures in its crust, as if it were in mortal agony and with 3 last rumbl e and heave it sank amongst the seething, foam-flecked waves as if to escape from the agony of life above the sea. J. M. Dennison, 4G2.

His head, which was now thrust towards me at an alarming angle, was green and b lack, shot w ith red. The long, slender beak was brown . Th e green on the throat continued down until it was met by a tuft of white. On the side of his head, just below the eye, little white feathers blended w ith the green, to form a pattern of curves. As I was deciding on the identity of this bird, I heard the chime of five notes, and then I knew for sure that this was my first tui. R. Packer, 4G2.

DROWNING!

FRAGMENT

A gust of cold wind rushed upon me as I opened the door. "Now don't forget, dear, tell Peter to come over when he gets leave. lt must be boring working on that ship," said my wife, as I started out into the dark foggy night. The cold wind moaned and groaned a ll around me, swirling up the paper and leaves lying on the lonely street. "Brrr ! What a cold night," I muttered to myself, starting to regret leaving my cosy armchair beside the blazing warm fire. The wha rf was isolated when I arrived. Thick fog was everywhere. I started running to "Help! I'm drowning !" o faint voice cried. I stumb led, stood up panting and started where the voice came from. running again. I got to the edge of the wha rf and saw a figure about fifty yards away, f rantically waving his arms above the water, trying to keep afloat. My sca rf, greatcoat and shoes were off in a flash in my fight against time and I plunged into the icy waters of the bay. I hit the I water with a splash and came up gasp ing for air, my body numb. He was about five started swimming toward the drowning swimmer. yards from me when I first recognised him. He was Peter. He had a ghastly expression on his face. His arms were feebly splashing the water, trying to keep himself afloat. "I've got to save him," I sa id in a desperate voice, feeling my strength ebbing away slowly. "Help ! Help ! I'm drowning!" shouted Peter and in an instant the swirling water swallowed him up. felt myself being drawn into "He's gone!" I cried. "He's gone!"

. .. At last when they were all out of sight Frith turned and made her way back to the lonely little lighthouse with her glimmering lantern giving light to the isl and. In her mind was Philip and the snow goose. Her love for Philip could not be put away and she started to cry. Out of her spa rkl ing eyes tears fell as she groped her way to the door. In the house she sat down beside the tab le. To herself she whispered, "May the Lord help them!" After a while she went to bed. In her sleep she dreamed of them returning, and quick ly awoke, but saw nothing but her dream. As her lovely eyes were almost closed again she caught sight of a bird sitting near her. She stood up and opened her eyes. The re, ri_ght in front of he r, was the snow goose. Its weary eyes told her somethrng had happened to Philip. She ran and gave it some food. So, lonely, she was left with the bird, hoping that Philip would come back. Her sorrow grew bigger and heavier, so that she couldn't stand it. She fell on her knees and w e pt for her love who was gone.

a boat. "He's gone, I tell you!" I cried at the men surrounding me, sobbing like a child. "Don't worry, mate," said an encouraging

"I couldn't save him !

My only son!

voice.

My son!" A. Wendt, 4Pl.

THE BIRD

As I watched, the bird thrust its head in to the Kowhai flower nearest me. The bird's back was a dark brown, which ended where the tail feathers, of an olive appearance, emerged, w ith fai nt shots of blue and red showing where the sun touched and reflected. As he righted himself, to peer at me out of one large, black eye, I saw the glorious co lours of his under-side-a green, similar to the tail colouring, melted into a g listening blue, which in turn was lost in a mixture of red and brown.

P. V. Rere, 3G2. A DUCK-SHOOTING EXPEDITION

The morning was ideal for duck-shooting. The sky was overcast and drizzling lightly. lt was nearly dawn as we stepped out of the car and pulled out the guns and, most important, our morn ing tea. We carried these down to the boat which lay concealed by the edge of the lake. As we neared it, we could hea r the wavelets lapping on its side. "We'll have to hurry, or it'll be dawn soon," Dad's voice sounded clearly in the early morning atmosphere . Occasiona ll y now we were hearing the quacking of a lone duck as it said good morning to the world in the distant reeds over the water. We rowed gently over to our mai-mai which stood out against the I brought the boat alongside the mai-mai mornmg sky to the east. and Dad .clambered in, wh il e I passed the guns and lunch basket to him. Sudden ly Dad spotted a duck sitting on the water about forty yards away. "Bang!" Th~ morning's shoot had started . J. Lissington, 4G 1. LADIES BEFORE GENTLEMEN

"Can I help you?" a young shop ossistant, neatly dressed in a starched apron, inquired of a customer who was obviously having a struggle between purchasing a beautiful glass trout-rod or the new iron he had promised his wife. "Ah-Hmm. Ah-Pardon?" the poor fellow, gazing b lank ly at the supp le white rod, conjuring visions of whale-like trout glistening, leaping,

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fighting , turned sharply and observed the inquiring eyes that were rega rding him. " Is there any way in wh ich I can be of assista nce?" "We ll, I wou ld like to buy that g lass . . ." he sta rted , but somewhere inside him there was a familiar vo ice whisperi ng , "Remember my iron, that Steem- 1-on, the one that has a heat contro l for rayon, ny lon, si lk, cotton and woo l, the one that heats q uic kest, th e one that . . . " And still the rod beckoned and the wife threatened and that rod beckoned. " Is there no way in wh ich I can at least compromise?" he thought. "We ll ," he said a loud , " I ha ve a problem. My wife wants a Steem-1-on . . ." "A h, yes. A Steem-1-on. Wonderful in vention that. Saves a lot of time. Does away with damp-cloths . ' "B-but!" This was not going according to plan. He had hoped the assistant wo uld look at it from a man's point of view, but the assistant obviously wanted to do business. " . . . Uses less e lectricity than other makes. Heats quickly. Th ink of you r wife, how pleased she w ill be to have one of these dream irons. Think of t he everlasting pleasure she w ill have, and it's all only for the sma ll sum of ten pou nds co mpl ete . . " " Fi re and brimstone! Ten pounds! A fortune for tha t lump of sh ining metal!" thought the unfortunate victim . Th en aloud, "Well .. . I might." "Another wise man! I'll wrap it in gift paper." Ou t of the corner of his eye the customer saw a gleaming white trout-rod. "Ah, well," he sighed, " that will have to wait for another day."

DAY

BOY HOUSE PREFECTS, 1955. Back Row ' G. R. Fookes, C. B. J ohnoon, P. M. Trehey, A. E. Locke, K. N. Price,

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G. E. Brown, E. Corki ll, I. H. Robertson , S. H. Jce , D. J. Dickinson , G. A. Neve.

J. Hayton, 4Pl . CONTEMPORARIES The Editor wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines which have been placed in the School library:New Zealand: "The Wellingtonian," " The Knox Collegian," "King's

Collegian ," "The Ch rist's College Register," "The Patrician," "Chr istchurch Boys' High Schoo l Magazine," " The Wanganui Co ll egian," "The Marlburian," " Th e Wellington Technical College Review," "The Waitakian," "The Hamiltonian," "The Fideliter," " Th e Hutt Val ley High School Magazine," "Farrago," "Gisborne High Schoo l Mag az in e," "N.G.C.," " Hokoi," " Waimate Hig h Schoo l Magazine," "Ne lsonian," "The Palmerstonian," "The South landia n," "Otago Boys' High School Magazine," "Westonian," "Te Karere," "The Auckland Grammar Chronicle," "The Index," "The Wanganui Technica l College Review," 'The Spectrum," " Taniwharau ," " The Hereworth Magazine," "Hil lsdene," "Criova ra Na Iona," " Te Rama a Rongatai: " The Scindian," " The Postman," "St. Peter's Chronicl e," " The Hawera Technical Schoo l Magazine.11 Australia : " The Jargon," "The Melburian," "The Unicorn," "The Record,"

"Journal of the Royal Mil itary College of Australia." England : " The Ouse l," " Felstedian," "The Reptonian," "The Meteor," "The Cromwellian," "Mil l Hill Magazin e," " The Patesian," "Sa lopian." Scotland : "The Watsonian," "The Aberdeen Grammar Schoo l Magazine," "The Fettesian," " The Lo rettonian." Wales: "The Swansea Grammar School Magazine." South Africa: " Th e Johanian," "The Jeppe High Schoo l Magazine," "The Graemian, The Pri mitian/' "St. Michael's Chronicle." Canada: "Col lege Times," "Vantech," "The Tech Tatler." 11

BOARDING HOUSE PR EFECTS, 1955. Back Row' R. H. Wal li s, B. M. McCallum, D. F. Wright, P. J. Mi ller, P. H. Butchart, G. F. Haszard, A. A. Tubman, M. J. Morton. Middle Row, B. Rumbal l, D. G. Swan , T. G. Somerville, J. D. Leich , S. J. Carryer, E. T. Ward, B. W . Lo wrie. Front Row' J . R. Wood, B. Kohn, A. W. Sm ith , M. D. Walker, R. J. Alison, D. S. Whitehead , D. E. Waiter, R. S. Garner.

OLD BOYS' SECTION The past year may be regarded as a successful one for the Association. The number of financial members continues to increase. The Executive has met regularly and has kept in constant touch with all the Branches. The Manawatu Branch, which has been inactive for some years, is being reorganised and it will hold a reunion early next year. Successful reunions have been held in Auckland, Wellington, Hastings, Hawera and Dunedin. The only disappointme nt is that there still seems to be no sign of life from the Waikato Branch and we appeal to all Old Boys in this area to revive their Association as soon as possible. The help of their committee will soon be needed in connection with the 75th Jubilee celebrations. We are happy to report that the final plans and specifications for the War Memorial Building have been drawn up and approved by the Education Department. The lowest of three tenders, that of Messrs. Bower . and Schw ieters, has been accepted. The site is being excavated by boys. The central feature of the building will be the shrine which will face the main entrance of the building. In the middle of the shrine there will be a stone tablet set in the floor carrying the names of those who gave their lives in the war. Behind the tablet will be a railing with inset glass panels bearing the crests of the three armed services in colour, while at the far end of the shrine there will be a stained glass window with an appropriate design, which will extend through an open well to the floor below. Tall, narrow windows along one wall will face an inscription on the opposite wall indicating the nature of the memorial. The building itself, a two-storeyed structure in reinforced concrete with a plaster finish' and a gable end pitched roof, is to be built on the hillside overlooking the lower ground . The main entrance will be from the path between the library and the woodwork block, and will give access to the top floor. Two classrooms and the shrine take up this floor, which will open on to a terrace at the northern end. An outside stairway will lead down to the entrance to the hall which will occupy the lower floor. With a seating accommodatio n for 304, this hall will hold all the School's boarders, and will be used for lectures, debating or films. A projection room is to be included between the lobby and the cloakroom. The seating will be fixed and there will be a small dais at the far end of the hall. An open terrace running the length of the building outside the hall will look out across the playing field. A flagpole to be erected near the main entrance will be ornamented at its base with a cast metal wreath. Old Boys will be pleased to learn that H. P. Webster will join the staff at the beginning of next year. He will be the tenth Old Boy on the staff. We are pleased to report that Mr. H. R. Billing after his long and serious illness. The School owes any other Old Boy. We hope that he will be able to of the Board of Governors at least until the School's

is steadily recovering more to him than to continue as Chairman Jubilee in 1957.

Many boarders of the period 1920-1941 will be interested to learn that the School nurse of those days, Mrs . Dickie, has now settled in New Plymouth. She lives only a few steps from the Memorial Gate$ and is always pleased to see Old Boys who remember her,

OLD BOYS' SECTION Old Boys learnt with deep satisfaction that a magnificent game of Rugby was played this year against King's College. They hope that this may become an annual fixture. The two Schoo ls are, as it were, related to each other, for they are both off-shoots of Nelson College. The thanks of the Association are extended to Mr. G. J. McNaught for his generous donation of a trophy for the South Taranaki Old Boys' Golf Tournament. The tournament was a great success and is to be held annually. The Editor of the Old Boys' Section (Mr. J. S. Hatherly, Boys' High School, New Plymouth), wi ll be pleased to receive at any time news of Old Boys at home or abroad. lt is the purpose of the Taranakian to record the activities of Old Boys as well as present boys and so keep alive the interest which each group should have in the other. The School still possesses no complete set of the " Taranakian." In the set kept in the Headmaster's office the May and September issues of 1912 have apparently been missing ever since the School was destroyed by fire in 1916. If any Old Boy has these and is prepared to give them to the School, they would be bound with the December 1912 issue and have a permanent home in the Headmaster's office. The present secretaries of the Association are as follows:New Plymouth (Parent Association): R. W. Baunton, Boys' High School, New Plymouth. South Taranaki: M. R. B. McKenzie, Box 126, Hawera. Waikato: E. Grant, Box 206, Hamilton . Manawatu: G. Kear, Perham Larsen Ltd., Palmerston North. Hawke's Bay: R. Bate, Box 190, Hastings. Wanganui: T. Crone, Accountant, Ridgway Street, Wanganui. Wellington: J. D. Bathgate, Weir House, Wellington, W.l. Auckland: W. F. Shortt, Coombes Road, Remuera. Dunedin: L. Croxson, Knox College, Dunedin. King Country: W. E. Stevenson, Miriama Street, Taumarunui.

PARENT ASSOCIATION The Annual General Meeting was held in the School Lounge on Saturday, March 19th, at noon . There was an attendance of over 70 Old Boys, many of whom were boarders' fathers visiting the School for the Annual Sports. The balance sheet presented to the meeting showed a credit balance Income totalled £747/ 12/ 11. Accumulated assets were of £126/ 17/6. shown as £1392/3 / 4, the principal liability being £1210/7/ 5 in the Jubilee Fund. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. G. J. McNaught; President, Dr. I. D. Auld; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. D_ Hay and B. Sykes; Secretary, Mr. R. W. Baunton; Treasurer, Mr. M. G. McDonald; Delegates from the meeting to the Executive, Messrs. I. Land er, P. Powell; Auditor, Mr. J. D. Ridland; Branch Representatives: Mr. L. Geden (Wellington), Mr. K. Grant (Auckland), Dr. D. N. Alien (South Taranaki).

OLD BOYS' SECTION ANNUAL REPORT The President, Mr. J. S. Hatherly, then read the Annual Report as follows:Gentlemen,-Your Committee has Annual Report of the Association:-

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The year under review may be regarded as a reasonably successful one. The interest shown by a good attendance of O ld Boys at our last Annual Meeting has been maintained and the number of financial members is steadily increasing. The Executive has met regularly and has kept in constant touch with the Branches by means of circulars. Branch reunions have been held at Wellington, Auckland , South Taranaki and Dunedin . Auckland's reunion on the night of the Auckland Grammar match was an outstanding one. This Branch, which was in recess three years ago, is now the most active of all. Triennial Reunion Dinner.-A successful triennial reunion dinner was held in the School Dining Hall on Easter Saturday last year. The guest of honour was Mr. A. J. Papps, first assistant, who was retir in g after thirty-three years on the Staff. For this function there was a record attendance of 140 Old Boys, including many members of Mr. Papps' football teams of the past and five ex-captains of the First XV. A presentation of a substantial cheque from Old Boys in New Zealand and overseas was made. In acknowledgment Mr. Papps spoke of his long and happy association with the School and the Old Boys' Association and concluded with these No words, "Old Boys, stick to your School. The School needs you. School can remain great unless it has its Old Boys behind it." Annual Baii.-The Annual Ball was held as usual on Easter Monday. A very ambitious scheme of decorating was adopted, a tall pine tree being placed in the middle of the hall with its branches reaching almost to the roof. Coloured lights were hung in it and others radiated out to the walls. Again an excellent supper was provided and the Dining Hall was beautifully decorated by the Ladies' Committee. The attendance, however, was the smallest for many years and a considerable loss was sustained. lt seems clear that more people are travelling nowadays at Easter time. Your Committee has decided to hold the Ball again this year on Easter · Monday but if the attendance is sma ll a new date will have to be decided on next year. Jubilee Fund.-During the third term last year, a "Wi lling Shilling" raffle was organised to raise money for the School's 75th Jubilee in 1957. Although the target of £2000 was not reached the gross receipts were £1546 and the net proceeds £1210. A special word of appreciation must go to the boys of the School for their splendid effort in raising £600. Twenty-one prizes were offered in the raffle, nineteen be ing given by Old Boys and the other two, the first and second, being purchased with cash contributions from 27 other Old Boys. Sup pi ies of raffle books were distributed to all the Branch secretaries and also to liaison officers in 35 districts, including Whangarei and lnvercargill. lt is gratifying, therefore, to record that Old Boys from all parts of New Zealand contributed towards the success of the venture. The intention of the Committee is to give half the proceeds to the School for the Easter jubilee reunion in 1957. The remaining £600 will be used for our jubilee functions and for a general consolidation of our finances.

OLD BOYS' SECTION Moyes Memoriai.-The Moyes Memorial Pa vilion was officially opened on December 3rd. The President gave a short accoun t of the Associatio n's plans dating from Mr. Moyes' death in 1949, and read a message sent from Sydney by Martin Donnelly. Mr. Papps then described the career and character of Mr. Moyes, whom he had known ever since his primary school days in Nelson . The Chairman of the Board officially unveiled the tablet and declared the building open. lt was a short but impressive ceremony, followed immediately by a cricket match between Old Boys and the s,hool First XI. War Memoriai.-We are pleased to be able to report that our plans for this building are close to finalit y. The fund now amounts to £8600. Last August the Government granted a subsidy of £12,000, £4000 more than we expected. The site, the north-western slope lead ing from the Library to the Woodwork Rooms, has been approved . At the end of last year, the architect, Mr. M. G. B. Harvey, was appointed. His pre liminary plans were considered by the Building Committee of the Board of Governors and by your Committee. Some alterations were suggested and these have all been included in the sketch plans which are here on view. Your Committee has officially approved these plans in principle and they have been sent to the Education Departm ent in Wellington. On their return , detailed plans and specifications will be made and tenders called . The architect hopes to have the building ready for use at the beginning of next year. We must again acknowledge our indebtedness to Mr. T. H. Harris and Mr. R. Horrill, who have studied the plans closel y and offered valuable suggestions. Gifts to the Schooi.-Your Committee has decided to revive the Association's pre-war policy of giving the First XI cricket caps annually to those who are awarded them. In addition it will give the Fi rst XV blazer badges. Last year we made a £5 donation to the School's Canadian Visit Fund. We were proud to have the Schoo l represented by four boys out of a total New Zealand party of twenty. Another donation of £10 was made to a School fund to reduce th e heavy expense of the Nelson cricket trip which now has to be made by air . Death of John Brodie.-lt is with deep regret that we record the death of John Brodie, one of our most distinguish ed Old Boys in the literary field. His passing is the more poignant because it occurred while he was returning to England from his first trip home for 15 years. While he was in New Plymouth about 30 of his contemporaries met him at an informal gathering in the School Lo unge on Janu ary 28th. lt was an intimate and convivial evening and includ ed reminiscences and a conducted tour by car of the School grounds. The Associat ion extends to his wife and family its sympathy in their bereavement . We have indeed lost a member of outstanding character and achievement. Old Boys' Tie.-The supplies of the new Old Boys' tie arrived last September. They are now available at Whites Ltd., H.B., and The Kash. The price is 9/9. The new design has been wel l received by Old Boys although inevitably a few are disappointed. Blazer Badges.-Eighty of these have been imported from England and sold to members of the Association. Th e price for the badge with three silver buttons is 36/-. Your Committee has asked Mr. S. M. White, of Whites Ltd ., to negotiate with a firm in Lo ndon for the manufacture of a silver button bearing the School crest. The cast for the old crested button was destroyed in a bombing raid during the war.

OLD BOYS' SECTION Old Boys on the Staff.-At the beginning of this year six new masters were appo inted to the Staff. One of these was Mr. M. G. McDonald, who was du x of the Schoo l in 1948. The re are now ten Old Boys on the Staff. In conclusion we gratefully acknowl edge the co-operation of the Headm aster and Board of Governors in all that we have striven to do. We look forward, _with your support, to another year of progress and consolidation so that the Parent Body and all its Branches will be in good heart for the grea t occasion at Easter in 1957, the School's 75th Jubilee.

BRANCH ASSOCIATIONS SOUTH TARANAKI BRANCH Annual Meeting.-At the Annua l Meeting held in June, the following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. G. J . McNaught; President, Mr. G. E. W. Boon; Senior Vice-President, Mr. D. McCallum; Junior Vice-President, Mr. M. R. B. McKenzie; Secretary-Treasu rer, Mr. M. R. B. McKenzie; Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. R. 0. D. Henderson; Committee, Messrs. D. Ekdahl, C. Robb, M. Strawbridge, F. E. Clarke, B. McMurray, E. W. McCallum, J. McCallum, A. Moss, N. Rennie; Auditor, Mr. J. Booker. District Representatives: Mr. Peter Clarke (Patea); Mr. Peter Dickson (Ohangai); Mr. J . F. Alexander (Waverley); Mr. C. E. Bottrill (Normanby); Mr. Trevor Lloyd (Mana ia); Mr. A. Wallis (Opunake); Mr. Marcus Good (Stratford); Mr. E. Askew (Eitham). ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE GAME As usual, a good muster of Old Boys was present at the game and many old acq uaintances were renewed. After the match both teams with friends went to the Carlton Dining Rooms where Mrs. Gray and her staff provided afternoon tea. Mr. McNaught and the Rev. Father Durning, Rector of St. Pat's, both commented upon the game as did Father Durning, coach of the team and brother of the Rector, and Mr. Stewart. The captains of both teams also spoke. Evening enterta inment was provided for both teams by the St. Pat's Old Boys' Association in the form of a dance he ld in St. Joseph's Hall. On the Sunday morning both teams made the annual trip to Dawson Falls. Unfortunately the weather was wet and cold and only a few hardier souls ventured out of the Hostel to climb to the Kapuni Hut. However, the day passed pleasantly enoug h with the games of yesterday being replayed and some fine points of Rugby tactics being expounded by Father Durning and Mr. Stewart. ANNUAL REUNION This was held as usual in the evening after the game and the attendance was good . The Parent Association was represented by Mr. G. J. McNaught, Dr. I. D. Auld and Mr. R. Baunton. The Branch President, Mr. G. Boon, presided and the following toast list was honoured: Th e Queen, G. Boon; The School, G. Boon-Mr. G. J. McNaught; St. Patrick's College, R. Mills-Rev. Father Durning; Taranaki Rugby Union, M. Strawbridge--Mr. J. Stewart; Kindred Associations of Parent Body, D. McCallum-A. Wallis .

OLD BOYS' SECTION Mr. F. E. Clarke expressed best wishes and congratu lations to Mr. E. McCallum, who was about to depart for Rome to attend the International Fede ration of Agricultural Producers' Conference as representative of the Federated Farmers. His nephew, Don McCallum, returned in April from eleven months overseas, six months in U.S.A. and five months in England and Europe. Den's tra vels were organised by the International Farm Youth Exchange. Following the "Roll Call," the "School Song" and "Forty Years On" were sung with spirit under the talented leadership of Dave Ekdahl. GOLF TOURNEY This was an innovation. Its success was due mainly to the work of Messrs. C. Robb, D. Ekd ahl , T. Betts, Snow McCallum and C. E. Bottrill. Old Boys from all parts of Taranaki assembled at the Te Ngutu Course for a one-day to urn ament under id ea l weather conditions. A magnificent trophy was donated by Mr. G. J . McNaught. This event will now be an annual fixture. Competitions resulted: McNaught Cup, D. V. Sutherland; Morning Stableford, C. Betts; Afternoon Stableford, P. Stevenson; Morning best nett score, C. Marx; Morning best gross score, F. D. Johns; Afternoon best nett score, D. P. MacLean; Afternoon best gross score, P. Powell; Teams Match, K. Baxter, N. Strawbridge, C. E. Bottrill and D. P. MacLean. At th e conclusion of the tournament the President of the Te Ngutu Club, Mr. J. Warnock, we lcomed th e visitors. The President of the Branch introduced Mr. McNaught, who presented the trophies. Mr. Gerald Chong spoke on behalf of the visiting Old Boys.

DUNEDIN BRANCH Th e Annua l Dinn e r of the Bra nch was held on March 24th and was a highly successful reunion. Fourteen Old Boys attended . We welcome this year three fr eshers to Otago University. They are David Bathgate and Richard Croxson, Medical Intermediate, and David Gill, Dental Intermediate. At the Dental School the re are Terry Lealand, fourth year, still "motor路 b ike happy," John McGeachen, fourth year, Laurence Croxson, third year. Th e latter is taking a prominent part in athletics. Graham Lawson and Bill Thomas are second yea rs. Dick McCiellan, Don and Bob Calder are also doing dentistry. Don rowed in the successful O.U. Tour at the Easter tournament at Auckland. There a re six Old Boys at th e Medical School. They are Campbell Barrett a nd Peter Lay, fifth yea rs. Cam played Rugby football for Varsity B. Peter was in the O.U. cricket team at the Easter Tournament. Ray McGiven, "Os" Ailao a nd Mike Simcock are doing third year. Os played Rugby for Varsity A again but was unfortunately injured early in the season. Mike has started a B. Med. Se. degree. John Simcock is doing second year. Hugh Paterson is continuing with his B.Sc. John Gould and Owen Oats hope to complete theirs this year. John is engaged, shortly to be married.

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CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH John Bargh ('47-'50) and (an MacKenzie ('46-'50) are completing their Master of Engineering Degrees this year. Bill Thomson (' 44-' 49) and Wynne Croll (' 43--' 48) are completing their B.E. Degrees this year. Bob Mander ('47-'51) and Bruce Henderson ('46-'50) are doing their second Pro. year, and Gordon Turner ('49-'53) his first Pro. year. B. Patchett, E. I. Rumball, D. Lloyd and F. Hutchings are freshers at C.U.C. Bob Tale (' 46-'50) is doing Engineering Intermediate. Stewart Astwood ('45-'48) took Section B of exams for A.M.I.E.E. this year. Richard Watts is doing Arts . lvor Corkill ('44-'48) is teach ing at Christchurch West High School and doing M.A. Manning Reeves (' 47-'52) is completing third year Law. Brian Utting is with the State Hydro. Brian Jones ('40-'44) is assistant Engineer with the Christchurch Drainage Board. Jim Ross ('44-'48) is teaching at Papanui Technical College. He completed M.A. last year. Roger Wilkinson ('45-'49) is working for the P. and T. D. J. Binns is with Ashburton Electric Power Board. C. E. McLaren is teaching at the Shirley Intermediate School. Flying-Officers John Terry and L. D. Cooper are instructing at Wigram. Doug Ritchie (' 45-' 48) graduated B.E. last year. Electric, Loughborough, England.

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Dick Pearce ('46-'50) has joined the M.R.A. group and is at present in Melbourne . D. W. Beatty is an Engineer at La ke Waitaki. Flying-Officer Rex Ford is instructing at Ohakea. Flight-Lieutenant Jamieson is with the R.A.F. in Germany. Alan Scott is on the staff of Tauranga College. David Christoffel and Graham Lowe are in the Scientific Defence Corps. Both are in England doing research work. David Sheat is doing Biochemistry research at Nottingham University. Peter Richardson is an Engineer with N.Z. Forest Products, Tokoroa. He leaves shortly for Malaya . Bert Mills is teaching in the Waikato.

WELLINGTON BRANCH The Annua l General Meeting was held on March 30th and was an outstanding success. The previous year was reviewed. The fo llowing officers were elected: Patron, Mr. G. J . McNaught; President, Mr. L. M. Papps; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. W. A. Nicholson, A. J. Papps, P. J . Power

OLD BOYS' SECTION and H. J . C. Whittington; Secretary, J. D. Bathgate; Treasurer, P. J . Wahl路 strom; Comm ittee, B. R. Boon, J. Davi es, R. C. Schroder, R. S. V. Simpson, B. A. Waite. About fifty Old Boys were present. The Branch held its annual " Smoke" on July 12th. Again there was a very good attendance. We were fortunate to have present Mr. Luxton, the President of the Waikato Branch. He spoke about the early days at School and was warmlY, applauded. The Annual Dinner was again held on the even ing of the Taranaki路 Wellington Rugby match. Despite very bad weather there was an attendance of approximatel y 70. Dr. I. Auld, the President of the Association, and other members of the Parent Executive in New Plymouth were present. There was also a good representation of kindred associations. Regret was expressed that no master from the School could attend but a good friend of many Old Boys, Mr. E. C. Brenstrum, added a touch of School atmosphere to the meeting . The Branch intends to organise a Christmas party this year. WEIR HOUSE NOTES Old Boys have been conspicuous on the Committee in which Barry Boon is President, Barry Waite, Secretary, and John Bathgate, a Committeema n. Barry Boon has become a personality round Victoria College where he serves on the Students' Executive and holds an N.Z.U. Blue for Tennis. Barry Waite has completed his Accountancy and Secretarial exams. He is employed by Radio Corporation N.Z. Ltd. , and takes an active interest in Rugby and Rowing. John Bathgate is doing well in his Law studies and was a member of the Weir XV. Barry Webby has followed Larry Savage (ex路AII Black) as half-back of the V.U .C. First XV. Ted Schroder is one of the personalities around Weir House. He is a true patron of the Arts but has taken an active and administrative interest in V.U.C. Badminton and Golf. Hal Nash is a budding Lawyer who has very successfully managed the Weir House Library. Tere Mataio has provided Polynesian colour at Weir functions with his hulas . He is a second year Law student and was a member of the V.U.C. Second XV. John Elmes was particularly conspicuous at cappi ng time. He is a Medical Intermediate student whose bright humour never fails to please. Graeme High!, a fresher, is studying Science, also Peter Lloyd, Arts , and Warren Jonas, Science. They all renewed acquaintance with Te Aute as members of the V.U .C. 3rd (Colts) XV. Donald Barnes is leading the local Physicists with high marks in Stage 1. Nick Burdes is another Scientist whose efforts reflect conscientious study. John Hanning is our only New Plymouth first year Law student. He makes up for any deficiency with great vigour on the bagpipes. Bruce Farquhar and Jim Smale continue the tradition of Accountancy students from New Plymouth who have found a working home at Wilberfoss Harden and Co. Both play Rugby for the College.

DR. I. D. AU LD President Old Boys' Association, 1955 .

OLD BOYS' SECTION PERSONAL Peter O'Shaughnessy and David McConachie both work for the Bank of New South Wales, and w ith full -t ime V.U. C. students Peter Webb, Craig Saxton and David Burton are quick ly learning the ways of the city. Barry Palme r is a Radio Technic ian at 2YA. David McNickle is ru moured to be tied up in the Motor industry. Gerald O'Halloran is an Oi l merchant who has enjoyed Old Boys' meetings to the ful l. G. L. O'Halloran (Senior) is Secretary of the Marine Depart ment. Bard y Bann ioter is working with the flrm of Murray Roberts and is playing Rugby with the Wellington College Old Boys' Club. Hugh Jackson is a regu lar continues his Pharmacy studies.

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John Davics is emp loyed at the New Zealand Shipping Co. and has e njoyed a successful season of Rugby with the We llington College Old Boys' Junior First Rugby team. Stuart Comber is doing we ll in his Law studies. lower grades is attract ing notice.

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Jim Rowe is a V.U .C. lecturer in Economics. Alistsr Mcleod is well known for his association with the Centurians and V.U .C. Rugby Footba ll Clubs. Bob Bradshaw, as a senior partner in Wilberfoss Harden and Co., always has a vacancy for a New Plymo uth Old Boy interested in taking up Accountancy as a career.

Lyn Papps (Pres id ent) and Dick Simpson have made Bell Gully and Co . the centre of administration for Old Boys' affa irs and it is largely due to their enthusiasm that the Association here prospers. Old Boys look forward to seeing Rendal Brine and his " tweekers" in th e V.U.C. First XI. Eric Batten, another emp loyee at Wilberfoss Harden and Co., has had a successful year in the V.U.C. Third XV ., the only College team to win its grade. Phil Taylor is aga in honorary aud itor. He now has his own Accountancy practice and takes a lively interest in Go lf. Dennis Brown took the part of "Sid " in the very successful College "extravaganza," wh ich incidenta ll y trave ll ed to Hastings for a special season. William Pitt is in practice as a Ci vil Engineer at Tawa Flat. Peter Wahlstrom was captain of the V.U .C. Second XV and has served as treasurer of the Assoc iation. Peter Erskine holds the position of Accountant at Cotton Bros. and has hooked wel l for the V.U.C. Second XV. Ned Smith has the responsibility of Headmaste r at the very large Taita Central Schoo l. Stuart Smith is associated with Phil Taylor in Public Accountanry and has enjoyed a successful yea r as coach of the V.U.C. Second XV.

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Richard Routley is a second year Law student who performed well for V.U.C. at Swimming in the inter-College Tournment.

HAWKE'S BAY BRANCH

Dick Whittington runs a successful Duplicating and Printing business. laurie Huggard and laurie Smith are on the staff of the Totalizator Agency Board.

The bi-ennial General Meeting and Dinner was held in the Pasadina Tea Rooms on Saturday, 6th August, following the annual match, School v. Te Aute, which was held this year in Hastings.

les Riley and Alan Ewart are Reporters w ith the Evening Post. Brigadier Alan Andrews and Major John Fenton are at Central Military District Headquarters.

We were pleased to welcome Mr. Stewart and Mr. Baunton from the School. In the chair was Mr. Jack Grant and among the 29 Old Boys present we were pleased to have Mr. R. G. Webb, who is Principal of Te Aute College. The following were elected to hold office for the ensuing two years: Patron, Mr. G. J. McNaught; President, Mr. Claude Kyngdon; Vice-Presidents, Bob Ayling and Scott Henry; Auditor, Stan Murley; Secretary-Treasurer, Roger Bate; Committee, Jack Grant, Callum Kirkpatrick, Les Grant, Doug Murley and Bill Duncan. Mr. Baunton and Mr. Stewart treated us to very interesting and informative talks on the School, School personalities past and present and an up-to-date resume of their respective sporting spheres, cricket and football. Their reports of athletics and tennis and their current anecdotes gave us an up-to-the-minute picture of all aspects of School activities. Callum Ki rkpatrick spoke in appreciation of the splendid work done by the retiring President, Jack Grant, and the retiring Secretary-Treasurer, Cedric Campbell.

Dr. John Keeling is a recognised specialist Physician and recently made a trip to the U.S.A. to attend a conference. Ted Pope is the senior man of the growing body of Lawyers and Law Clerks from the School who are practising in Wellington . Roy Urry practises on his own account as a Public Accountant and Bill Bradshaw does likewise as a chartered Secretary.

AUCKLAND BRANCH The Auckland Branch made history in Old Boys' affairs when it became the first Branch to organise a ball. This was held on Thursday, 8th September, at the Tamaki Yacht Club and proved a great success. Seventy couples were present. The highlight of the evening was the impromptu haka by a group of high-spirited Old Boys. The ballroom was decorated with streamers in the School colours and two big bunches of balloons were hung in the centre. These were released at the end of a dance and created a boisterous diversion for a short time. The guests were received by the President, Mr. Ron Niven . The only master present was Mr. W. J. Forrest, now teaching at Te Awamutu, but who was able to provide the latest New Plymouth news. A Monte Carlo on the programme was conducted by Mr. Colin McDonald. A pleasing feature was the attendance of a number of Old Boys who had left School more than five years ago. These included Bruce Bell, Bill James, Ted Boulton, Jack lrvine, Quinn Thompson, Joe Archer and Stan Peyton. The undoubted success of the Ball shows just how much can be accomp lished by an energetic committee with the loyal support of Old Boys. The Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, 16th June, 1955, at the Transport Board Rooms. The attendance of only 27 Old Boys was disappointing . The new officers elected for the ensuing two years were: Ron Niven, President; Newton Roch, Vice-President; Warren Short!, Secretary; Selwyn Rawson, Dick Still, Peter Worth and Brian Bews, Committee members. As there was no Grammar match in Auckland this year alternatives to the usual re-union were discussed and at the direction of the meeting the committee were instructed to organise the Ball. Business was disposed of and the remainder of the evening followed the usual pattern of an informal "smoke" with light refreshments. Several Old Boys who had left School the previous year were welcomed and from them we heard most of the recent School news. As can be seen from the result of the Branch's functions and from correspondence with the Secretary by Old Boys who did not attend the Ball, interest in the old School is very strong. New Plymouth Boys' High School has an excellent name in Auckland, mainly because of the success of most of its Old Boys in their various fields.

PERSONAL Vern Grut has moved to Hastings to manage a firm of motor-tyre dealers. Ced and Brian Campbell are both in their family business of H. H. Campbell and Sons Ltd. Brian has just recently become a father for the second time but is otherwise in top form. lan Campbell is an embryonic top-dressing pilot. Callum Kirkpatrick is working in a local firm of Public Accountants and remains one of the district's eligible bachelors. Dave Bathgate is now studying Medicine in Dunedin, where also his . brother Kim is studying for the Presbyterian Ministry. John Gardner is working in a local stock firm. John Mitchell has been in a radio firm in Hastings but has now gone to Marten. Russell Dreadon is a Veterinary Surgeon in Central Hawke's Bay. Derek laws is in partnership with his father as a Public Accountant in Napier. Graham Ramsden, normally farming at Woodville, is at present overseas. Clifl'e Peake is on a farm near Waipukurau. The clan of Grant are worthy of mention . Jack is Regional Governor for the Jay C and in his spare time is a partner in a local firm of Public Accountants. Doug is also an office bearer in the Jay C, being a National Director and a Past President of the Hastings Chamber. Alan has had occasion to "walk down the aisle" recently. He has an Optician's practice in Hastings. Ogg (les) is in Waipukurau as a Chemist and Trevor, we believe, has gone to Marten.

OLD BOYS' SECTION

OLD BOYS' NEWS

Peter James McKay died recently as the result of a n accident. He was 26 year s of age. He was severely injured when his motor-cycle collided with the tender of a goods train and died in an ambulance on the way to hospita l. He excelled in many sports, especially Rugby, boxing, sw imming and long-distanc e running.

Many Old Boys have vis ited the Schoo l during the yea r. Among them were: R. D. Grant, W. I. Matthews, T. Lees, M. D. Blackwell, N. Smillie, D. H. P. Richardson, R. A. Simmons, G. R. Kear, J. W. Thompson, R. G. Harper, W. Harbutt, W. Boddie, E. P. Milliken, R. G. Frean, M. Dillon and G. C. Weston. A letter was recei ved recentl y from fan Launder ('44-'48) who has been in Malaya for some time. He is to take up an Adju tant's pos ition in Dun edi n next year. J . D. McNaught has been appo inted Superintend ent of Farms at Lincoln Colleg e, where D. Mackay is Registrar. H. Titter has returned to Singapore to continue his service w ith an English firm of Publi c Acco unta nts . Stanley Chong has returned to New Plymouth to e nter into busi ness on his own account. Parry James has moved to Palmerston North where he is a rep resentative of Armstrong and Springhall Ltd. R. Bowler has returned from overseas a nd is now Cost Acco unta nt for Burke's Ltd. in New Plymouth. J . Ulenberg is doing a wo rking tour of Australi a. S. McKeon is attached to the 1st Fijian Infantry Regiment stationed in Malaya . G. T. Brown (' 41-' 44) is sti ll in Ma laya a uditing for an En g lish firm. G. Beatty recently returned to New Zea la nd after spend in g several yea rs in England where he earned a h ig h reputation as a League footballer and cri cketer. Many Old Boys wil l learn with regret of the death of Mr. Joseph Hellyar, at the age of 95. Affectionate ly known as "Governor" or "Old Guv," he was for many years the Schoo l Jan itor, both wh il e Mr. Pridham was headma ster and afterwards w ith Mr. Moyes. His friendly, cheerful nature endeared him to both staff and boys . A le tte r has been received from Mr. Bottrill at Le igh . He sends the following notes of Old Boys : Donald Erceg is flying top-dress ing machines in th e North Auckland district; G. A. Poulgrain was married in Hamilton on April 29th; John Veale now holds a senior position with T.E.A. L. ; W. R. Burke is farming near Wellsford; G. L. Lucena is far ming at Tomarata; W. B. Johnston is on the Geograp hy staff at Cante rbury College and has published several papers on the South Pac ific Isl ands and Yugoslavia . Flight-Lieut enant R. A. Mackinder, who is stationed at Wigram, has been award ed th e Air Force Cross. He showed early interest in the Air Force, joining the Air Traini ng Corps and then entering the Royal New Zealand Air Force at the age of 18. He gained his wings at 19 and was commission ed, serving w ith fighter units in the Pacific until the end of the war. Since the war he has spe nt 18 months in J apan and then two yea rs in Australia under the scheme for the exchange of officers between the Air Forces of th e two countries.

H. W. Glasgow has returned to New Zea land after spending two and a half yea rs in Pakistan under the Colombo Pl an Technical Co-opera~ion Scheme. He wa s attached to the Pa kistan Ind ustr ial Developmen t Corporation . His work under th e Colombo Plan was to p repa re acco unting and costing systems and train necessary personnel for the various projec!s sponsoro;d by the Co rpo ration and th is necess itated travel a ll over Pak1stan by air, road, railway and ri ver-30,000 mil es a year. Ind ustri es on which he was engaged included jute, paper, heavy eng ineering including iron and steel, ship-bu ilding , fertilisers, heavy chemicals, cement, sugar, textiles, and developmen t of power from natura l gas. In all these projects accounting records were kept in English and the majority of office personnel spoke Eng lish, thoug h an interpreter was availab le. We regret to record the death on October 16th of fan George Ferguson . He was a boarder in Pridham House last yea r, and had been ill ever since he left School. Ou r sympath y is extended to his parents and brother. B. Johnstone has been appointed Manager of the J . R. McKenzie Ltd . store in lnvercargi ll. Flying-Officer J. M. Henderson was recently home on leave. He has spent more th an five yea rs in structing jet pi lots in England . Gavin Saunders, a member of the National Orchestra, has won a Governmen t overseas bursary. He is in Ita ly w here he will study the vio lin for two yea rs in Rome. D. H. Rawso n has been appointed Ma nager of the Hawera branch of Burgess Fraser Ltd. The sympathy of Old Boys is exten ded to Mr. H. R. Billing in the loss of his wife and in the long illness he has suffered. Th ey a re pl ea sed to learn that he is now steadily regaining strength and they hope he will soon be we ll enoug h to preside again at Board meetings. The death occurred at Hastings on Apri l 30th of James Bracken Wilson. Gullab B. Moral ('41-' 44) was recently married at Budali, India, to Sa rnta Ben, daughter of Ranchood Bhai Persotum . R. A. Quay has been transferred to Oama ru as District Officer of the Labour and Employmen t Department . Flying-Officer F. R. Hatherly (' 41-' 45) recently gained the distinction of being the first Ph ysica l Fitness Officer to be awarded the Sword of Merit at the R.A .F. Officer Cadet Training Unit at Jur by, Isl e of Man. At the pass in g-out parade, the sword was presented by the High Commission er for Australia. Flying-Officer Hatherl y is now Physica l Fitness Officer with the R.A.F. in Na irobi, Kenya. A. R. Reid, the Waikato ha lf-back, was named by the 1955 Rugby Almanack as o ne of the five outstanding players of the year. Captain C. G. Griffiths commanded the DC6 air-liner which made the 1O,OOOth trans-Tasma n flight of Tasman Empire Airways Ltd . He has made 1000 crossings of the Tasman, mo re than any other pilot.

OLD BOYS' SECTION Dr. H. A. Fleming has spent nearly three years in London on a Nuffield Fellowship and New Zealand Medical Travelling Scholarship. B. M. Brown has completed his M.A . degree and has been appointed Private Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition. Many Old Boys will regret to learn of the accidental death of Desmond Smith, who was a boarder in Moyes House and who left School in 1951. He was involved in a car crash near Mangakino and was killed instantly. Since leaving School he had been a student at Victoria College and had almost completed his B.Com. degree. N. W. S. Brookman is making a name for himself in Sydney where he is connected with large Chemical and Engineering Companies. David and John Diprose are both at Training College in Auckland. David has completed his M.Sc. in Mathematics and was for two years President of the Evangelical Union at A.U.C. Conrad Lea land is now training at the Duntroon 路 Military College. G. M. Salt, Headmaster of Matamata College, visited the School during the year as President of the Post-Primary Teachers' Association . Selwyn Hetherington, Ray Cocksedge, Roland Frean and Paul Treadwell are all reported as having married recently. Th e re are numerous Old Boys who now have sons attending the School. Among them are: J . W. Thompson, J. R. Miller, A. G. Walker, S. F. Fookes, C. W. Green, W. S. Harbutt, E. L. Honeyfield, W. H. Foote, J. M. McCallum, D. I. McCallum, A. J. Christie, N. F. Gardiner, W. J. Riddle, J. H. P. Mercer, N. S. Henry, G. D. Calvert, N. A. Davidson, E. P. W. Davidson, E. C. Dickie, B. G. Jonas, H. T. A. Johnson, T. L. Penn, G. P. Webster, C. D. Silver, A. J. R. Hastie, L. F. Fredsberg, H. R. Pease, A. W. Wylde-Browne, H. M. St. George, W. O'C. Griffiths, H. Rumball, P. B. Burton, W. J . Morton, J . C. Hunger, F. W. Waite, H. Wall, I. H. Murray, H. M. Purser, N. B. Wagstaff, W. H. Colson, W. Wickham, R. M. Rundle, A. H. Coad, G. W. N. Johnson, H. T. Hasell, S. G. Rowlands, R. A. Boon, J. S. Lucas, K. P. Mourie, D. Evans, C. J . Hoskin, T. W. Hoskin, H. F. Olson, H. B. Mace, F. C. Deighton, H. R. Musker, Dr. J. L. Simcock, A. H. Foreman, W. Boddie, C. M. Healy, A. J. Rankin, A. B. Harris, R. H. Sarten, H. S. Watkins, G. M. Chong, R. L. Hains, H. N. Pelham, T. C. Fookes, D. H. Street, H. W. Hunt, K. Roberts, K. R. I. Gray, J . D. Ekdahl, K. L. Roebuck, A. S. Richardson, K. F. Fookes, E. L. Wilson, E. J. Moore, R. S. Bryant, D. R. Prentice, D. Nolan, S. D. Hayton, F. V. Morine, R. T. Harris, Russell Matthews, C. L. Saxton.

IN MEMORIAM JOHN BRODIE All Old Boys who were at School with him would be deeply affected by the news of the death of John Brodie in March of this year. His passing was the more poignant because it occurred at sea while he was returning to England from his first visit home for many years. During his stay those who were at School with him had an opportunity of meeting him at an informal gathering in the School Lounge and our contact with him then is something we shall treasure for the rest of our lives.

OLD BOYS' SECTION John came to this School from Thames in the Fifth Form and remained for three years until he left for Canterbury College with a Taranaki scholarship. At School he had a reputation as a great all-rounder. He played half-back for one of the best football teams the School has had, he kept wickets for the First XI, took an active part in all School activities, was Head Day Boy in his final year and distinguished himself as a scholar. At Canterbury College he continued a fine athletic career, particularly at football . He played for Canterbury College, represented Canterbury and won a University Blue. In 1925 he completed his B.A. degree and was nominated for a Rhodes Scholarship. Then tragically, a long illness following a football injury put an end to his promising athletic car.e er and forced John to abandon temporarily his hopes of journalism. lt was then that his finest qualities emerged. Although seriously ill and in constant pain he set out with great courage and complete cheerfulness to defy misfortune and to make a name for himself by writing his first novel "The Little Country" under the pen-name of John Guthrie. Encouraged by its success he wrote a second novel, "So They Began." As soon as he was well enough after the amputation of a leg, he left New Zealand to resume his career in journalism in London. He was on his way home when war broke out and returned to England to serve for the duration in the Royal Air Force as a Flight-Lieutenant Controller of night fighter tactics. After the war he edited "Books of Today" until joining the staff of World's Press News in 1950 where he remained until after another illness when he went to George Newnes Ltd. in 1954. After the war too he resumed his writing of novels. Between 1946 and 1953 these books came from his pen: "The Man In Our Lives," a Book Society recommendation, "Journey by Twilight," "Merry-Go-Round/' "Is This What I Wanted," "Paradise Bay" and "The Seekers," which was made into a film by the Rank OrganiNtion. Three of his books, "The Little Country," "So They Began" and "Paradise Bay" have a special significance for us. They are set in New Plymouth and it is clear that some of the most vivid impressions made upon his ,sensitive nature were those of his youth spent in this city and at this School. Into these books he has concentrated the quality of life in a small New Zealand town in its cruder years and commented on it with sparkling wit and gentle satire. He has reproduced with vivid realism the glamour of the stirring days of the early pioneers. In "Paradise Bay" he has immortalised the character of our late headmaster, W. H. Moyes, and an institution of the 1920's in this School known as "an overcoat check." His reputation as a writer does not rest, however, solely on these three books with a special local appeal and the tragedy of his death is the loss of such talent on the threshold of its maturity. Full justice may not have been done to his literary reputation but whatever may be the judgment of posterity, John's friends will treasure his books as a memory of the man. For so many of us he has been "a man in our lives"-quiet, almost shy, humble but with the suggestion of great reserves of strength, dependable, humorous, intellectually alive and with a great zest for life. In his later years, with his bold spirit tempered by experience and with his triumph over recurrent pain and illness he attained to something near the philosophic mind. The School has lost a distinguished Old Boy and all Old Boys would wish to extend their sympathy to his widow and to his family.

OPENING OF MOVES MEMORIAL PAVILION Th e Moyes Memor ia l Pavilion was officially opened on December 2 nd, 1954. Mr . H. R. Billi ng, Cha irman of the Board of Governors, unveil ed t he memori a l t abl et. Among those present were the Mayor, Mr. E. 0. E. Hil l, Mr. E. P. Aderman, M.P., Miss A. R. Allum, Headm istress of the G irls' Hi g h School , Mr. A. G. Hon no r, builder of the pavilion, and Mr. R. W. Syme, its architect. The Headmaster, after reading several apo logies, refe rred to t he prese nce of two rep resentat ives of t he Moyes fam ily, Mrs . C. A li e n (Rotorua) an d Mr. A. M. Moyes (Mana ia). One grandson, J o hn Moore, of Gisborne, was a present p upil of the Schoo l. Th e President of. the Old Boys' Association, Mr . J . S. Hatherl y, t he n spoke as fo llows: We a re assemb led he re to pay homage to a rema rka b le teac he r a nd citizen , a ma n w ho has done more for this School than any o t he r. In the 73 yea rs of its histo ry the re have been only th ree Headmasters. lt is the second of these, W il liam Henry Moyes, whom we a re remembe ring toda y. On th e ret irement of Mr. Pridham in 191 1, the Boa rd fo und a mo ng the app lications fo r his position one which was quite outstand ing, an d in spite of t his applicant's yo ung age-he was only 30 at the t im e -Mr . Moyes w as un ani mou s ly appoin ted. And so in January, 1912, he a rri ved to take o ver th e New Pl ymouth High School, then a sma ll mixed day schoo l. At his fir st Boa rd meeting he described his pol icy for t he fu t ure of the Schoo l. lt contained some revolutionary proposals. After some rath e r heated d iscuss ion t he Board agreed to confirm his repo rt and he t he n sa id : "Th an k yo u, gent le men, and now I'll give t he School all I've got ." And th at was exact ly w hat he d id. He worked with insatiable energy fo r thirty yea rs bu t unfo rtunately undermined his health in doing so. He retired in 194 1 and li ved quietly at Ro torua fo r seven yea rs.

CA RR INGTON HOUSE 6th GRAD E. (Wi nners North Tara nak i Cha mp ionshi p. ) Back Row : B. Rumba ll , R. S. Pease, G. M. Sanders, I. M. Hedl ey, T. A. Voss, R. P. Mahy, J. W. Boa rdma n, P. Bu rton. Midd le Row: R. L. Verry, B. C. Masters, D. A. Wa llis, P. J . Newson, B. W. l ow rie, J. F. Wa ite, J. D. Moore, R.

K. Voss.

Front Row : G. W. Ritc hie, W. J . Davies, G. L. Robe rts, B. S. Powell , N. H. Preston, A. F. McDonald , W. Ru mba ll, D. E. Waiter. Inset : G. Richards.

Wh e n he di ed, many O ld Boys f e lt that they would like to show th e ir affect io n and respect for him by building a memoria l in the Schoo l he loved . A meet ing was cal led in New Plymouth and it was im med iate ly decid ed t o erect a cricket pavilion on th is s ite where he had so ofte n env isag ed on e. A stro ng comm ittee w as formed to raise th e mo ney re qu ire d . Its me mbers were Messrs . J. H. Boon (Chairman), V. E. Ke rr (Treasu re r), C. G. Bottr ill , W. E. Alexande r, C. McNeil l, G. Chong, D. Sma rt, J . S. Medley, S. M. White a nd G. S. Anderson . On behalf of the O ld Boys' Associatio n, may I thank t hem a ll for the splendid lea d they gave us, fo r the w isd o m of t hei r dec isions, and for their qui et, efficient wo rk in coll ecting o ver 拢 1600. Donations w ere received from Old Boys a ll over the world . But we should not forget that t here were others, o uts id e t he ran ks of th e Ol d Boys, who a lso contributed generous ly. The Moyes Memo ri al Committee officially hand ed o ver t he fu nd t o the Board of Governors two years ago. We are indebted to the Board for successfu lly negotiating with t he Government to obtain a subs idy and f o r bringing a ll th e ar rangements to fina lity. We are gratefu l to the arc hitect, Mr . R. W. Sy me, a nd the bu il der, Mr. A. G. Honnor, both O ld Boys, f o r th e spe cia l ca re they have take n to prov id e not hing but the best. And we acknow led ge too t he generous gift of the clock wh ich was ma d e by th e Tara nak i Rugb y Union in recognition of Mr. Moyes' thi rty yea rs' service to Rugb y in this p rov ince.

SC HOO L 5th GRADE A. (Win ne rs North Taranak i Championship .) Back Row: S. J . Ca rrye r, G. A. Hyde , V. L. Gibbs, J . J . McConachy, R. W.

Midd\~ 0 ~b~~n,BMj . ~~ ~ ~::~;路 R. B. N . Pa tten , B. J.

Ruru, R. M. Fenw ick, B. L. lrv ine, D. J . Davy ,

Hunq er.

Front Row: B. J . Davey, I. D. Lobb, D. G. Swan , A. R. Logan, R. I. Butchart, W. R. Bou rn.

OLD BOYS' SECTION At this moment which marks the fruition of our plans, one cannot help thinking of the things "old Bill" would have said had he been here. I have a strong feeling that he would wish some of them to be said for him and at the risk of appearing presumptuous may I suggest them. He would probably feel rather overwhelmed to find what had been done. He would claim that he did not deserve it, that, like all of us, he had his faults and his regrets, that he was merely the leader of a team of masters and boys who had given him most loyal support. But he would add that as we had decided to honour his memory, nothing could have pleased him more than this fulfilment of a hope which he had nurtured for so long . He would commend the continued loyalty of Old Boys to the School and repeat what he often said in the old days, that a school may be judged by the vitality of its Old Boys' Association . He would express his delight at finding his old friend, Mr. Henry Billing, still serving his School as He would, I know, congratulate his successor Chairman of the Bo ard. on the many improvements made since he left and remind us how fortunate we were to have as Headmaster a man who had so abundantly proved himself both in war and in peace. And with the deep feelings of ambition which he always had for this School would not our beloved 路 Bill close with some such challenge as this: "When I came here forty-three years ago, one of the first things I did was to have this cricket ground ploughed, levelled and resown. But it was only when we had done this that we realised that the whole ground was on a slope. From the N.E. end by the tractor shed to the S.W. end by the Memorial Gates it steadily rises over three f.;et. In other words the School is built on the slope of Mt. Egmont, a slope which continues up Coronation Avenue and then on and on with few exceptions until the summit is reached. May this fact, and also the central position of the mountain in the School crest be a perpetual reminder to this and all future generations of boys and Old Boys to keep the School on the up-grade. Never rest on your laurels. Never be satisfied with the standards you attain. Keep improving the facilities of the School so that it will be the best possible training ground for the citizens it turns out: And when eventually no further improvement is possible in your buildings and grounds, remember that in things academic and spiritual there will never come a time when improvement is impossible. "I rejoice as I think of all that the School owes to its masters, past and present, its Board members, past and present, its parents and its boys, past a nd present. May all that is good in its tradition be treasured and enriched and may it prosper to the end of time." The President then read this message from Mr. M. P. Donnelly, of Sydney:"! was extremely grateful for your invitation to captain the Old Boys' XI., but unfortunately it will not be possible for me to be present on December 2nd. However, I would like to pay my 路 tribute to the ...;onderful achievement of the late Mr. Moyes in building up the School to a position in the first rank of the Empire's schools, and in particular to the keen it is specially personal interest which he always took in every boy. gratifying to me that the memorial to our great Headmaster should take the form of a cricket pavilion. I know that this will be a permanent inspiration to all present and future members of the School to uphold the high traditions in all phases of school and later life which Mr. Moyes strove to teach us, and which were so clearly apparent in hi$ own tharacter."

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Mr. A. J. Papps, who had ret ired from the staff a f ew months ear lier, spoke of Mr. Moyes' career. He remarked that he was speaking especial ly to the boys present as to them Mr. Moyes was just a name.

In various schools, headmasters had left the impression of their personal ity on the school, "but we of this School will yie ld to none in our pr ide in William Henry Moyes," concluded Mr. Papps.

Mr. Moyes went to Nelson Col lege for six years. He was in that school's footbal l and cr icket teams and was the school's greatest runner. In 1901 he was the head boy. He then went to Canterbury Col lege and there gained his M.A. and B.Sc. degrees. He captained the University team at footbal l and represented Canterbury. He was also New Zealand University champion runner for 100 yards, 220 yards and 440 yards.

After the opening ceremony a cricket match was played between the Schoo l First XI and an Old Boys' XI. School won the match in the last over of the day . O ld Boys declared their innings closed at 108 for five wickets and at the close of play High Schoo l had lost eight wickets for 121. Top scorer for Old Boys was J. Rid land w ith 41, whi le C. Barclay made 39 and took one wicket for 24 for the School. Details are :-

A man w ith his attainments could have chosen any career but he loved boys so much that he decided to be a teacher. First he went to Tima ru for a short time and then returned to his old school at Nelson. At the t ime he was head boy of the school, said Mr. Papps, and the coming of Mr. Moyes was like an "electric shock" to that school. After fou r years at Ne lson Mr . Moyes went to King's College, Auckland, for a year to gain experience and then was appointed headmaster at New Plymouth.

Old Boys: First innings, 108 for five wickets declared (J . D. Rid land 4 1, R. Baunton 33 not out, F. Duncan 10 not out; J. Fa'asalafa two for 12, C. Barclay one for 24, C. Maingay one for 22). School: 121 for eight wickets (C. Barclay 39, C. Maingay 29, J. Fa'asa lafa 20, B. McCaw not out 14; J. Bro ughton two for 11, E. Meuli two for 11, W. E. Alexander two for 43).

At New Plymouth he found a small mixed school housed in a small wooden building. There was no sixth form and boys from New Plymouth used to go to other centres to complete their路 education. He dec ided to build a great boys' board ing schoo l and to provide the necessary amenities for sports. He had to start from scratch and decided to separate the two schools. There was opposition to this but it was for the good of New Plymouth, as the city now has a fine girls' school as well as a fine boys' school. There were 20 boarders in the f1rst year housed in a small wooden building. He gradually got together a good and loyal staff and enlisted the aid of old boys of the school. Th e old boys ral lied round, as did the citizens of New Plymouth. In educationa l matters, Mr. Moyes had kept abreast of the times. He brought about the amalgamation of the Techni cal College and the School. This had meant a big addition to the roll which had grown from about 350 to 600, and it had been growing ever since. Mr. Moyes' ideal of education was that primarily it was meant to create a good citizen . There was hard ly a recreatio n, cultural or athletic organisation in the city in wh ich he did not play a leading part at some time and no good cause he did not support. it was as much for this work in the community as in the School that the late King George had honoured him with the C.M.G. During the depression Mr. Moyes felt it keenly when mothers came to School with their boys and said they could not send them to secondary schoo l because they could not afford the uniforms and expenses. To their eterna l credit fi rms in the town clothed the boys and the School col lected old books to give them. During that period, however, the boarding roll of the School had dropped from 200 to 80. But the School recovered and was now a great school, not only in the Dominion but in the whole Empire. Then came the Second World War. Mr. Moyes had been proud of the way Old Boys had come to the School in their uniforms to say good-bye. O ld Boys from the School had won more than 70 decorations for gallantry . But he had also deeply felt the loss of Old Boys on active service.

The memorial plaque in the pavil ion bears this inscription:-

WILLIAM

HENRY MOYES

C.M.G., M.A.,

HEADMASTER

B.Sc.

1912- 1941

THIS PAVILION COMMEMORATES HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY.

MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBERS, 1955 (to November 1Oth): E. B. Anderson; . G. S. Anderson, H. T. Anthony, F. H. Barn itt, G. Best, D. Blair, H. R. Bil ling, A. R. Brittain, B. Bell, N. W. S. Brookman, E. A. Batten, R. R. Brown, F. E. Chappell, S. l. Chong, D. A. Christoffel, P. Craig, l. Croxson, R. A. Candy, W. R. Cook, W. A. Cartwright, F. Chatfield, D. Diprose, I. V. Dalgleish, J. H. Dudley, P. R. Erskine, G. M. Easton, B. A. Edwards, M. B. Francis, P. E. Frazer, P. A. Foreman, A. Furrie, J. B. Glasgow, P. W. Gibson, R. Granger, R. H. Graham, R. G. Harper, J. M. Ham ilton, G. P. Hine, P. E. Henry, F. Hutchings, C. Johnson, E. R. Knuckey, A. Ke ller, F. larking, T. R. lang, R. le Pine, D. lusk, J . W. lu xford, J. D. Morton, D. R. Morton, F. Morine, R. D. MacRae, W. Matthews, M. Munro, J. D. Mackay, P. C. Mil es, J. W. Moorhead, E. l. N. MacA IIey, W. S. Macleod, C. F. MacDonald, F. McBeth, K. D. Morrison , D. S. Neilson, C. J. Osborn, J. Perry, Dr. G. S. Phillips, W. E. Parrott, Mr. Justice Sinclair, J. Steven, W. F. Shortt, R. E. Still, C. Strombom, J. G. Tod, C. A. Turner, C. Verry, Jan Wills, D. Wills, I. M. Worthy, R. G. Wood, B. D. Webby, B. Waygood, J. Wood, A. Wall is, P. J. Wahlstrom, G. A. Wright, M. Barnitt.

OLD

BOYS' SECTION

OLD BOYS' SECTION

WILLING SHILLING RAFFLE

PIPE-TAYLOR.-Lorraine Daphne, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Taylor, New Plymouth, to James Sydney, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. S. E. Pipe, New Plymouth .

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS.

£ s. To Lottery Duty on Sales 147 7 Prizes 63 12 " Printing of Tickets 66 0 " Advertising Results " throughout N.Z. 19 4 " Administration Charges 40 4 Net Proceeds held " at N.P. Savings Bank 1210 7

£1546 16

3 6 0

,£ s. d. By Proceeds Ticket Sa les 1473 12 6 Donations Received ...... 73 3 6

£1546 16

QUICKFALL-SLYFIELD.-J ocelyn Acia, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. l. J. Slyfield, New Plymouth, to Derek Newell, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Quickfall, New Plymouth.

SIMPSON-SMYTHE.-Col leen, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Smythe, New Plymouth, to Donald Francis, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Simpson, New Plymouth.

WISNESKI-CHEYNE.-Hea ther, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Cheyne, lnglewood, to Barry Charles, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wisneski, New Plymouth.

I hereby certify that I have examined the foregoing Statement of Receipts and Payments with the books and vouchers re lating thereto and find them to be in accordance therewith . I have verified the bank balance representing the net proceeds of the raffle. J. D. RIDLAND, Hon. Auditor. New Plymouth, 1st February, 1955.

ENGAGEMENTS CHILCOTT-SMITH.-Barb ara Ann, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Smith, New Plymouth, to Reginald Norman, e ldest son of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Chilcott, New Plymouth. DUNCAN-GREEN.-Marg aret Beatrice, only daughter of Mr. E. A. Green, Hastings, and Mrs. H. Ewing, Wellington, to !an George, elder son of Mr . and Mrs. W. H. Duncan, Hastings. ELLIOTT-MEADS. -Giadys Alice, e lder daughter of Mr . and Mrs. F. Meads, New Plymouth, to John Hamilton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Elliott, New Plymouth. McKENZIE-REID.-Bertha Christina, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Reid, Kaupokonui, to Marcus Robin Bell, eldest son of Mrs. H. P. McKenzie and the late Mr. T. F. McKenzie, Hawera . McMURRAY-ATKINSON .-Peggy Ann, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Atkinson, lnglewood, to Bruce, second son of Mr. and Mrs. V. S. McMurray, lnglewood . O'MEAGHER-WRIGHT.-M arion Rayne, only d a ughter of Mrs. R. Wright and the late Mr. D. Wright, New Plymouth , to Terry John, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. O'Meagher, New Plymouth . MOONEY-DUNBAR.-Aii son Anne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Dunbar, Urenui, to John Brian, elder son of Mrs. and the late Mr. R. W. Mooney, Urenui.

SCOTT-HOLMES.-Eiaine Claudia, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. P. Holmes, to Alan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott, Feilding.

MARRIAGES HOOPER-McFARLAND.- Robin Elizabeth, only daughter of Mrs. and ths late Mr. McFarland, Hamilton, to Antony Bramston, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hooper, of Fiji. KERR-DONNELLY.-Ciair e, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Donnelly, Raetihi, to Bruce, only son of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Kerr, New Plymouth. THORBY-McMURRAY.-V ivien, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. S. McMurray, lnglewood, to Earl Waiter, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thorby, Bell Block. VEALE-RAMSAY-HOWIE .-Ann, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. RamsayHowie, Auckland, to John Lewis, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. P. 0. Veale, New Plymouth. BROWNLIE-MEYER.-Noe line Eunice, only daughter of Mrs. Meyer, Whangarei, to Albert Dempster, only son of Mrs . A. Smith, Fiji. FAIREY-LAY.-Wendy Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lay, · • New Plymouth, to Richard Selwyn, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R.· Fairey, New Plymouth . GREENSILL-McKAY.-Me lva Dawn, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs . T. B. McKay, Taumarunui, to Ormond Arthur Maling, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. M. Greensill, New Plymouth. HOOKER-BETHELL.-Nan cye, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. B. Bethell, Auckland, to Murray Royden, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hooker, New Plymouth. HOOKER-STRANG.-Ome rdora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Strang, New Plymouth, to Donald Dean, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hooker, New Plymouth . HOOKER-WEBB.-Eiizabe th Jenny, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Webb, Te Aroha, to Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hooker, New Plymouth. WEBSTER-BROOKS.-Joa n Patricia, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Brooks, Te Aroha, to Frederick Percy, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Webster, Tirau .

OLD BOYS' SECTION

BIRTHS AVERY.-To Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Avery; a son. BARNES.-To Mr. and Mrs. P. Barnes; a son. BELLRINGER.-To Mr. and Mrs. D. Bellringer; a daughter. BREWSTER.-To Mr. and Mrs. R. Brewster; a son. BROAD.-To Mr. and Mrs. C. Broad; a daughter. CORKILL.-To Mr. and Mrs. J. Corkill; a daughter. CROAD._.:To Mr. and Mrs . C. Croad, Huntly; a son.

NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1882

DALGLEISH.-To Mr . and Mrs . I. Dalgleish; a daughter. DURBRIDGE.-To Mr. and Mrs. D. Durbridge; a daughter. DUXFIELD.-To Mr. and Mrs. B. Duxfleld; a son. ELMES.-To Mr. and Mrs. N. Elmes; a daughter. EUSTACE.-To Mr. and Mrs. A. R. P. Eustace; a daughter.

FEES (per term)-Board: £46, reducible to £45 if paid within 30 days.

FAIREY.-To Mr. and Mrs. R. Fairey; a daughter. · GARDINER.-To Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gardiner; a son. GEDEN.-To Mr. and Mrs. L. Geden; a son. GRAYLING.-To Mr. and Mrs. M. Grayling ; a daughter. HUGHSON .-To Mr. and Mrs. I. Hughson; a daughter. LANDER.-To Mr. and Mrs. F. Lander; a son. LOBB .-To Mr. and Mrs. N. Lobb; a son. MOORHEAD.-To Mr. and Mrs. M. Moorhead; a daughter. MORINE.-To Mr. and Mrs. F. Morine; a son. NOVAK.-To Mr. and Mrs. B. Novak; a daughter . NOVAK.-To Mr. and Mrs. F. Novak; a son. NI SBET.-To Mr. and Mrs. B. Nisbet, Rotorua; a son. PHIPPS.-To Mr. and Mrs. G. Phipps; a son . . RIDLAND.-To Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ridland; a son. RUSSELL.-To Mr. and Mrs. I. Russell; a daughter. SHEAT.~To Mr. and Mrs. D. Sheat, Loughborough, England; a daughter. SYKES.- To Mr. and Mrs . B. Sykes; a son. VEALE.-To Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Veale, Dunedin; a daughter. WILCQX .-To Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilcox; a son. WILKIE .-To Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilkie; a son. WINCHCOMBE.-To Mr. and Mrs. B. Winchcombe; a daughter. WRIGHT.-To Mr. and Mrs . P. G. Wright; a son.

Music: £5/ 5/ -. Dancing (Winter Term only): 12/ 6. N.B.-In cases of removal, one full term's notice must be given to the Secretary, otherwise parents are liable for half a term's fee.

SUBSCRIPTIONS (per term)-Games-Boarders, 9/ 6; Day Boys, 7/ 6.

SCHOOL TERMSThe School year is divided into three Terms of approximately thirteen wee ks each. The terms for 1956 are as follows:First Term

February 1st to May 4th.

Second Term

Ma y 22nd to August 17th.

Third Term

September 11th to December 14th.

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